Charles Green Shaw (1892 - 1974)
Charles Green Shaw
Charles Green Shaw was an American artist who painted in the style of abstract expressionism. Shaw began his career as a writer and poet, but later became a painter. In the 1930s he was one of the organizers and members of a group of artists who experimented with abstract art in New York.
He is known for his painting compositions in which he used bright colors and geometric shapes. In the 1940s, Shaw became more interested in abstract art and began painting in the style of Abstract Expressionism. His work included large abstract paintings as well as a series of prints and lithographs.
Shaw was one of the first American artists whose work was recognized in Europe. In the 1950s he was recognized for his work in the genre of Abstract Expressionism and was invited to participate in numerous exhibitions around the world.
| Date and place of birt: | 1 may 1892, New York City, USA |
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| Date and place of death: | 2 april 1974, New York City, USA |
| Nationality: | USA |
| Period of activity: | XX century |
| Specialization: | Artist, Illustrator, Painter, Poet |
| Art school / group: | American Abstract Artists |
| Art style: | Abstract art, Abstract Expressionism, Contemporary art |
