Giorgio de Chirico (1888 - 1978)

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Giorgio de Chirico

Giuseppe Maria Alberto Giorgio de Chirico, an Italian artist renowned for his profound influence on the Surrealist movement, stands as a seminal figure in 20th-century art. Born in Volos, Greece, in 1888, de Chirico was a visionary painter, sculptor, and writer whose works profoundly altered the landscape of modern art. His paintings, characterized by their dreamlike quality, enigmatic compositions, and the juxtaposition of classical and modern elements, delve into the mysteries of the subconscious, exploring themes of nostalgia, metaphysics, and the uncanny.

De Chirico's art is distinguished by its unique blend of classical motifs with surreal, dreamlike atmospheres, creating a sense of profound mystery and unease. His most famous works, such as "The Enigma of an Autumn Afternoon" and "The Melancholy of Departure," exhibit deserted cityscapes filled with elongated shadows, enigmatic figures, and classical architecture, which became hallmarks of his style. These paintings not only prefigured the Surrealist movement but also influenced countless artists with their exploration of the psyche, the distortion of space, and the play of light and shadow.

His impact on culture and art is undeniable, with his works housed in prestigious museums and galleries worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Tate Modern in London. De Chirico's ability to evoke the mysterious interconnection between the ancient and the modern through his art continues to captivate collectors and experts in the fields of art and antiques. His innovative approach to painting and sculpture has solidified his position as a key figure in the development of modern art.

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Date and place of birt:10 july 1888, Vólos, Greece
Date and place of death:20 november 1978, Rome, Italy
Nationality:Greece, Italy
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Graphic artist, Painter
Art school / group:Salon d'Automne, School of Paris, Société des artistes indépendants
Genre:Allegory, Animalistic, Nude art, Landscape painting, Mythological painting, Portrait, Self-portrait, Still life
Art style:Modern art, Post War Art, Surrealism, Metaphysical painting

Creators Greece

Talia Flora-Caravia (1871 - 1960)
Talia Flora-Caravia
1871 - 1960
Alberto Savinio (1891 - 1952)
Alberto Savinio
1891 - 1952
Thodoros Papadimitriou (1931 - 2018)
Thodoros Papadimitriou
1931 - 2018
Christos Kapralos (1909 - 1993)
Christos Kapralos
1909 - 1993
Georgios Stratigos (1876 - 1944)
Georgios Stratigos
1876 - 1944
 Euripides (483 BC - 406 BC)
Euripides
483 BC - 406 BC
Kostas Grammatopoulos (1916 - 2003)
Kostas Grammatopoulos
1916 - 2003
Stavros Kanzikis (1885 - 1958)
Stavros Kanzikis
1885 - 1958
Nikolaos Gyzis (1842 - 1901)
Nikolaos Gyzis
1842 - 1901
Viacheslav Stefanovich Garin (1891 - 1957)
Viacheslav Stefanovich Garin
1891 - 1957
Nicos Nicolaides (1884 - 1956)
Nicos Nicolaides
1884 - 1956
Nicholas Georgiadis (1923 - 2001)
Nicholas Georgiadis
1923 - 2001
Theodoros Vryzakis (1814 - 1878)
Theodoros Vryzakis
1814 - 1878
Ludwig Thiersch (1825 - 1909)
Ludwig Thiersch
1825 - 1909
Vagis Polygnotos (1894 - 1965)
Vagis Polygnotos
1894 - 1965
Périclès Pantazis (1849 - 1884)
Périclès Pantazis
1849 - 1884

Creators Metaphysical painting

Henry Codax (XX century)
Henry Codax
XX century
Walter Leistikow (1865 - 1908)
Walter Leistikow
1865 - 1908
Harry Hearendel (1896 - 1991)
Harry Hearendel
1896 - 1991
Adolf Hoffmeister (1902 - 1973)
Adolf Hoffmeister
1902 - 1973
Alexander Rothaug (1870 - 1946)
Alexander Rothaug
1870 - 1946
Waltraud Bücheler (1937)
Waltraud Bücheler
1937
Milan Kundera (1929 - 2023)
Milan Kundera
1929 - 2023
David Wynne (1926 - 2014)
David Wynne
1926 - 2014
Albert Christoph Reck (1922 - 2019)
Albert Christoph Reck
1922 - 2019
Arthur Bock (1875 - 1957)
Arthur Bock
1875 - 1957
Hélène de Beauvoir (1910 - 2001)
Hélène de Beauvoir
1910 - 2001
Barbara Heinisch (1944)
Barbara Heinisch
1944
Hermann Krone (1827 - 1916)
Hermann Krone
1827 - 1916
Josef Koudelka (1938)
Josef Koudelka
1938
Jean Crotti (1878 - 1958)
Jean Crotti
1878 - 1958
Samuel Bak (1933)
Samuel Bak
1933
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