Giuseppe Capogrossi (1900 - 1972)
1900-03-07Rome, Italy1972-10-09Rome, ItalyItaly
Giuseppe Capogrossi
Giuseppe Capogrossi was an Italian painter.
In the years following World War II, Capogrossi's work changed in favour of a more abstract style. His work was part of the painting event in the art competition at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
Capogrossi subsequently became one of the main exponents of Italian informal art, together with Lucio Fontana and Alberto Burri.
Date and place of birt: | 7 march 1900, Rome, Italy |
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Date and place of death: | 9 october 1972, Rome, Italy |
Nationality: | Italy |
Period of activity: | XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter |
Art style: | Abstract art, Abstract Expressionism, Geometric abstraction, Informalism |