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John Cage

John Milton Cage Jr. is an American composer, philosopher, poet, musicologist, and artist. Cage is considered one of the leading figures of the post-war avant-garde.

Born in the United States, he studied architecture in Europe, but music and painting seemed more interesting to him and he has achieved impressive success there. John Cage is considered a pioneer of uncertainty in music and the unconventional use of instruments, and is highly regarded for his paintings and prints. In addition, he played a crucial role in the development of modern dance and performance art.

His father John Milton Cage (1886-1964) was an inventor.

Date and place of birt:5 september 1912, Los Angeles, USA
Date and place of death:12 august 1992, New York City, USA
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Composer, Musicologist, Philosopher, Poet
Genre:Performance art
Art style:Post War Art, Avant-garde, Contemporary art

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