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

Joannis Avramidis (1922 - 2016)
Joannis Avramidis
1922 - 2016
Nikiphoros Lytras (1832 - 1904)
Nikiphoros Lytras
1832 - 1904
Kiriak Konstantinovich Kostandi (1852 - 1921)
Kiriak Konstantinovich Kostandi
1852 - 1921
Nikolai Petrovich Chimona (1864 - 1929)
Nikolai Petrovich Chimona
1864 - 1929
Themistokles von Eckenbrecher (1842 - 1921)
Themistokles von Eckenbrecher
1842 - 1921
Spyros Vassiliou (1903 - 1985)
Spyros Vassiliou
1903 - 1985
Oumbertos Argyros (1882 - 1963)
Oumbertos Argyros
1882 - 1963
Gina Beavers (1974)
Gina Beavers
1974
Constantin Xenakis (1931 - 2020)
Constantin Xenakis
1931 - 2020
Joseph Eduard Telcher (1801 - 1837)
Joseph Eduard Telcher
1801 - 1837
 Takis (1925 - 2019)
Takis
1925 - 2019
Christos Kapralos (1909 - 1993)
Christos Kapralos
1909 - 1993
 Euripides (483 BC - 406 BC)
Euripides
483 BC - 406 BC
Alexander Mohr (1892 - 1974)
Alexander Mohr
1892 - 1974
Jannis Kounellis (1936 - 2017)
Jannis Kounellis
1936 - 2017
 Aristotle (384 BC - 322 BC)
Aristotle
384 BC - 322 BC

Creators Metaphysical painting

Hans Hunziker (1927 - 1987)
Hans Hunziker
1927 - 1987
Aldo Cláudio Felipe Bonadei (1906 - 1974)
Aldo Cláudio Felipe Bonadei
1906 - 1974
B.S. (Bhabesh Chandra) Sanyal (1901 - 2003)
B.S. (Bhabesh Chandra) Sanyal
1901 - 2003
Axel Einar Hjorth (1888 - 1959)
Axel Einar Hjorth
1888 - 1959
Charles James Martin (1886 - 1955)
Charles James Martin
1886 - 1955
Carl van Vechten (1880 - 1964)
Carl van Vechten
1880 - 1964
Walter Becker (1893 - 1984)
Walter Becker
1893 - 1984
José Bernal (1925 - 2010)
José Bernal
1925 - 2010
Ivan da Silva-Bruhns (1881 - 1980)
Ivan da Silva-Bruhns
1881 - 1980
Kurt Lambert (1908 - 1967)
Kurt Lambert
1908 - 1967
Schang Hutter (1934 - 2021)
Schang Hutter
1934 - 2021
Arthur Adamov (1908 - 1970)
Arthur Adamov
1908 - 1970
Moritz Schleime (1978)
Moritz Schleime
1978
Karl Heinz Bohrmann (1928 - 1998)
Karl Heinz Bohrmann
1928 - 1998
Theodor Madsen (1880 - 1965)
Theodor Madsen
1880 - 1965
Raoul De Keyser (1930 - 2012)
Raoul De Keyser
1930 - 2012
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