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Генрі Спенсер Мур 1898–1986
Британський Born in Касльфорд Сучасне мистецтво, абстрактна скульптура Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
Modernist masters, in order
The most famous Modernist художник is Генрі Спенсер Мур (1898–1986), known for Reclining Figure та Falling Warrior. Next come Амріта Шер-Гіл, Сідні Нолан, Барбара Хепворт та Емілі Карр. This ranking of the 46 most famous Modernist художники runs from Педро Александріно Боржес Дос Сантос Фернандес (born 1856) to Абдул Латіфф Мохідін (born 1941), across 21 countries.
How this list is ranked. Artists whose works our catalogue files under Modernist, in the order of our fame ranking of artists. Artists without a Wikidata identifier born after 1955 are left out until verified. The Wikipedia figure next to each name is the number of our 32 languages in which Wikipedia has an article on the artist.
The essentials
Ranked, with their masterpieces
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Британський Born in Касльфорд Сучасне мистецтво, абстрактна скульптура Wikipedia in 29/32 languages
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Угорсько-індійка Born in Будапешт Сучасне індійське мистецтво, Авангард Wikipedia in 20/32 languages
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Австралійський Born in Мельбурн Модернізм Wikipedia in 19/32 languages
Initially unable to satisfy his desire to travel to Europe he achieved an emotional release from his situation through exhaustive reading in the State Library of Victoria and access to modern art magazines in the courtesy lounge of the hat factory where he was employed in the advertising design department. His early artistic explorations encompassed artists such as Pablo Picasso, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Max Ernst and Paul Klee.
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Англійка Born in Вейкфілд Модернізм, Сюрреалізм, Абстракція Wikipedia in 22/32 languages
This method demands an immediate, physical engagement with the substance of the work. She utilized chiselling and carving to shape marble and wood, often painting the hollows of her forms to manipulate how light and shadow interact with the interior surfaces. The Hepworth Wakefield in Wakefield, United Kingdom, bears her name and maintains a significant presence in the region of her birth.
Where to see Her physical presence in the art world remains anchored by The Hepworth Wakefield in Wakefield, United Kingdom.
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Канадська Born in Ванкувер Модернізм, Постімпресіонізм
Tanoo (акварель): Дезертативна, але потужна сцена з життя первісних народів, демонструє майстерність Керр у техніці акварелі. A Haida Village (масло): Зізнавальне масляне полотно, яке захоплює архітектурну велич і духовну значущість села Хайда. The Indian Church (масло): Похмуре зображення перетину між первісною культурою та християнською місіонерською впливом, відображаючи складне ставлення Керр до колоніальної історії.
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Австро-американська Born in Відень Дванадцятитонова техніка; Експресіонізм Wikipedia in 31/32 languages
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Вельш Born in Гейверфордвест Модернізм Wikipedia in 17/32 languages
She quickly found herself drawn into the orbit of Auguste Rodin, one of the most influential sculptors of his time. It wasn’t until after her passing – and following a memorial exhibition held in London in 1946 – that her artistic contributions began to be fully appreciated by the wider art world.
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Американський Born in Філадельфія Американський модернізм Wikipedia in 14/32 languages
He began creating abstract still lifes and landscapes imbued with a palpable proto-pop art element. These compositions incorporated contemporary subject matter—cigarette packages, spark plug advertisements—demonstrating his willingness to engage with the visual culture of his time. Robert Henri: Provided foundational training and instilled in Davis the conviction that art should reflect life’s raw essence.
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Бразилия Born in Куритиба Модернизм, Брутализм
Artigas’s architectural style wasn't static; it was a dynamic process of exploration and refinement, reflecting both the changing currents of global design and his own evolving artistic vision. Among his most celebrated works are the House Ariosto Martirani, an early example showcasing Wright’s influence; the House Elza Berquó, demonstrating a minimalist aesthetic infused with striking geometric abstraction and Brutalist undertones; and the Guarulhos Gymnasium, representing his later, more dramatic style characterized by concrete expressionism.
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Американський Born in Льюїстон Американський модернізм Wikipedia in 16/32 languages
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Уругваєць Born in Монтевідео Латинський модернізм Wikipedia in 11/32 languages
He was deeply involved in Uruguayan public life, serving as a respected member of Parliament, diligently contributing to debates on social reform and justice. He is remembered as one of the first Latin American painters to successfully forge a distinctly regional style, prioritizing feeling and essence over strict realism.
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Американський Born in Канандейгуа Абстрактний модернізм Wikipedia in 12/32 languages
He befriended Alfred Henry Maurer, another American expatriate artist experimenting with radical new styles, and was profoundly influenced by the Fauvist works of Henri Matisse. The influence of Matisse’s use of color as an expressive tool was particularly significant, allowing Dove to move beyond mere imitation and develop a distinctly individual style. Stieglitz provided Dove with crucial exposure, hosting his first solo exhibition at the 291 gallery in 1912—a landmark event that marked a turning point in American art history.
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Італійський Born in Сассарі Новеченто італійський, футуризм Wikipedia in 10/32 languages
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British-American Modernist watercolor
He employed layering techniques to build up color gradually, creating subtle gradations and atmospheric effects. His use of light and shadow was masterful, lending depth and realism to his subjects. While largely unknown during his lifetime, Theodore Hancock’s work has gained increasing recognition in recent years.
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Born in New Malden
The work of David Smith was particularly influential. Shift in Style: Inspired by his experiences in America, Caro abandoned figurative sculpture and began creating abstract assemblages using welded steel and found industrial objects. Early Influences: Initially influenced by Henry Moore, with whom he worked as a studio assistant from 1951-1953.
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Француз Born in Джохор-Бару ['Дивізіонізм', 'Кубізм', 'Орфізм', 'Абстрактне мистецтво']
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Portuguese Born in Lisbon Modernist architecture
Keil do Amaral’s formal artistic training began with studies in advertising design, followed by enrollment in the Architecture course at Lisbon's School of Fine Arts in 1930. This period saw Keil do Amaral embrace purism and rational design principles, evident in projects like the Instituto Pasteur in Porto (1933-1935).
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Sudanese Born in Omdurman African Modernism, Hurufiyya movement Wikipedia in 6/32 languages
Born in the historic city of Omdurman, Sudan, on September 5, 1930, Ibrahim El-Salahi stands as a monumental figure in the landscape of global modernism. During the 1950s, he began to absorb the transformative energies of various international movements, finding echoes of Pablo Picasso and Edgar Degas within his own developing language. Throughout his storied career, El-Salahi has achieved several milestones that define his enduring impact: Pioneering African Modernism: He played a decisive role in establishing a modern visual identity for Sudan and the wider continent.
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Іракський Born in Тікріт Пан-арабський модернізм, Абстракціонізм, Хуруфія
AllPaintingsStore — віртуальний музей для поціновувачів мистецтва. wikipedia.org — для загальної інформації про художні рухи та біографії. https://AllPaintingsStore.com/ — для ознайомлення з конкретними творами, біографіями художників та історичним контекстом мистецтва.
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Американець Born in Лісабон Гарлемський ренесанс Wikipedia in 9/32 languages
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Born in Флоренс Wikipedia in 6/32 languages
Q1: До якого художнього руху в основному належить Вільям Г. Джонсон? Імпресіонізм. Кубізм. Гарлемське Відродження. Q2: Який стиль характеризує багато картин Вільяма Г. Джонсона, відображаючи зв’язок з афроамериканським фольклором і традиціями? Реалізм. Сюрреалізм. Народне мистецтво. Q3: Де народився Вільям Г. Джонсон? Нью-Йорк. Чикаго. Флоренція.
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Portuguese Born in Leiria Modernist Art Wikipedia in 3/32 languages
This period also saw him expanding his horizons beyond France; a brief excursion into Italy in 1907 exposed him to Italian Impressionism, fostering a comparative understanding of stylistic approaches that would later enrich his unique visual language.
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Canadian Born in Toronto Modernism Wikipedia in 4/32 languages
Educational Impact: Her long-standing commitment to teaching at the Ontario College of Art, nurturing subsequent generations of Canadian talent. As we look back on her century-long life, which concluded in 1996, we see an artist who did not merely observe the changing world but actively participated in its transformation through the power of paint and vision. A transformative sabbatical in Paris from 1921 to 1922 allowed her to immerse herself in the legendary Académie de la Grande Chaumière and Académie Colarossi.
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Канадійка Born in Ошава Модернізм Wikipedia in 4/32 languages
Bermudiana, All Aboard та L\ — це лише кілька прикладів її захопливих робіт, які продовжують резонувати з аудиторією й сьогодні.
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Іспанець Born in Лістовел Сюрреалізм Wikipedia in 2/32 languages
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Бразилець Born in Ріо-де-Жанейро Бразильський модернізм Wikipedia in 6/32 languages
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Brazilian Born in Сан-Паулу Latin American Modernism Wikipedia in 1/32 languages
Paisagem (estudo) (ескіз), що експонується в Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo, є чудовим прикладом його вміння вловити саму суть бразильських пейзажів.
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Аргентинець-бразилець Born in Ланус Ар-деко Wikipedia in 3/32 languages
The Pier — захопливе полотно, виконане олією на полотні, що експонується у Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil - Brasília в Бразилії та доступне у колекції AllPaintingsStore.
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Бразилець Born in Ресіфі Кубізм та модернізм Wikipedia in 3/32 languages
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Бразилець Born in Сан-Паулу Абстрактна живопис, Grupo Santa Helena Wikipedia in 3/32 languages
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Австралієць Born in Саммер-Гілл Модернізм, абстрактне мистецтво Wikipedia in 2/32 languages
The paintings behind the names
Through time
In figures
| Бразилія | 7 |
|---|---|
| Сполучені Штати Америки | 5 |
| Канада | 4 |
| Сполучене Королівство | 3 |
| Австралія | 3 |
| Італія | 3 |
| Португалія | 3 |
| Уругвай | 2 |
| 1850s | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1860s | 1 |
| 1870s | 6 |
| 1880s | 4 |
| 1890s | 8 |
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 3 |
| 1930s | 3 |
| 1940s | 2 |
All of them, in order
Your questions, answered
First place goes to Генрі Спенсер Мур (#1); Амріта Шер-Гіл (#2) and Сідні Нолан (#3) complete the podium.
Генрі Спенсер Мур (#1), Амріта Шер-Гіл (#2), Сідні Нолан (#3), Барбара Хепворт (#4) та Емілі Карр (#5).
The highest-ranked художники born in Сполучені Штати Америки are Джон Марін (#10), Стюарт Дэвис (#11), Марсден Харлі (#13), Артур Гарріс Дав (#16) та Вільям Генрі Джонсон (#35).
Бразилія: 7 of the 46 художники in this list were born there, then Сполучені Штати Америки (5) та Канада (4).
“His technique, often employing impasto with visible brushwork, further emphasized the expressive power of color and texture, creating paintings that pulsated with energy and emotion.” — from our biography of Педро Фігарі (#14).
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Museu de Valores do Banco Central do Brasil (3), The Phillips Collection (3) та Національний музей сучасного мистецтва - Museu do Chiado (3).
Most художники in this list were born in the 1910s (12 of 46), between 1856 and 1941 overall.
The highest-ranked художники born in Бразилія are Tarsila Do Amaral (#8), Жуан Батіста Віланова Артігас (#12), Атос Булкан (#23), Ді Кавальканті (#41) та Педро Александріно Боржес Дос Сантос Фернандес (#42).
The earliest-born художник in this list is Педро Александріно Боржес Дос Сантос Фернандес (#42), born in 1856.
Монтевідео: 2 of the художники in this list were born there.
The women of this list (9): Амріта Шер-Гіл (#2), Барбара Хепворт (#4), Емілі Карр (#5), Tarsila Do Amaral (#8), Гвен Джон (#9), Маріеда Ді Стефано (#30), Yvonne McKague Housser (#38) та Ізабель Маклафлін (#39).
Our catalogue holds 3,501 works by these художники.
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