César (1921 - 1998)
1921-01-01Marseille, France1998-12-06Paris, FranceFrance
César
César (born Cesare Baldaccini) was a noted French sculptor.
César was at the forefront of the Nouveau Réalisme movement with his radical compressions (compacted automobiles, discarded metal, or rubbish), expansions (polyurethane foam sculptures), and fantastic representations of animals and insects.
Date and place of birt: | 1 january 1921, Marseille, France |
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Date and place of death: | 6 december 1998, Paris, France |
Nationality: | France |
Period of activity: | XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Sculptor |
Art school / group: | Nouveau Réalisme |
Art style: | Post War Art, Contemporary art |