Gonzalo Fonseca (1922 - 1997)
1922-07-02Montevideo, Uruguay1997-06-11Seravezza, ItalyItaly, Uruguay
Gonzalo Fonseca
Gonzalo Fonseca was a Uruguayan artist known for his stone sculpting. He originally studied to be an architect at the University of Montevideo, but discovered modern art in 1942 after working in the Taller Torres-Garcia workshop. He studied painting in the workshop until 1949, and became interested in pre-Columbian art during that time. Fonseca is frequently associated with the movement Universal Constructivism.
Date and place of birt: | 2 july 1922, Montevideo, Uruguay |
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Date and place of death: | 11 june 1997, Seravezza, Italy |
Nationality: | Italy, Uruguay |
Period of activity: | XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Graphic artist, Sculptor |
Art style: | Constructivism |