John Cage (1912 - 1992)
1912-09-05Los Angeles, USA1992-08-12New York City, USA
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 |
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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 |