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

Themistokles von Eckenbrecher (1842 - 1921)
Themistokles von Eckenbrecher
1842 - 1921
Thodoros Papadimitriou (1931 - 2018)
Thodoros Papadimitriou
1931 - 2018
Alexander Mohr (1892 - 1974)
Alexander Mohr
1892 - 1974
Kiriak Konstantinovich Kostandi (1852 - 1921)
Kiriak Konstantinovich Kostandi
1852 - 1921
Nicos Nicolaides (1884 - 1956)
Nicos Nicolaides
1884 - 1956
Périclès Pantazis (1849 - 1884)
Périclès Pantazis
1849 - 1884
Kostas Grammatopoulos (1916 - 2003)
Kostas Grammatopoulos
1916 - 2003
Mikhail Damaskinos (1530 - 1592)
Mikhail Damaskinos
1530 - 1592
Georgios Stratigos (1876 - 1944)
Georgios Stratigos
1876 - 1944
Hermon di Giovanno (1900 - 1968)
Hermon di Giovanno
1900 - 1968
 Aristotle (384 BC - 322 BC)
Aristotle
384 BC - 322 BC
George Bouzianis (1885 - 1959)
George Bouzianis
1885 - 1959
Alexandros Alexandrakis (1913 - 1968)
Alexandros Alexandrakis
1913 - 1968
Memos Makrisz (1913 - 1993)
Memos Makrisz
1913 - 1993
Constantin Xenakis (1931 - 2020)
Constantin Xenakis
1931 - 2020
Joannis Avramidis (1922 - 2016)
Joannis Avramidis
1922 - 2016

Creators Metaphysical painting

Alberto Biasi (1937)
Alberto Biasi
1937
Rolf Luethi (1933 - 2015)
Rolf Luethi
1933 - 2015
Roger Loewig (1930 - 1997)
Roger Loewig
1930 - 1997
Kurt Laurenz Metzler (1941)
Kurt Laurenz Metzler
1941
Jane Peterson (1876 - 1965)
Jane Peterson
1876 - 1965
Kurt Kranz (1910 - 1997)
Kurt Kranz
1910 - 1997
Agustín Ibarrola (1930 - 2023)
Agustín Ibarrola
1930 - 2023
Leo Erb (1923 - 2012)
Leo Erb
1923 - 2012
Alev Ebüzziya Siesbye (1938)
Alev Ebüzziya Siesbye
1938
Flavio Paolucci (1934)
Flavio Paolucci
1934
Lajos Kunffy (1869 - 1962)
Lajos Kunffy
1869 - 1962
Isidor Grigorievich Frikh-Khar (1893 - 1978)
Isidor Grigorievich Frikh-Khar
1893 - 1978
Dennis Scholl (1980)
Dennis Scholl
1980
Vera Ignatyevna Mukhina (1889 - 1953)
Vera Ignatyevna Mukhina
1889 - 1953
Jean Delville (1867 - 1953)
Jean Delville
1867 - 1953
Max Wislicenus (1861 - 1957)
Max Wislicenus
1861 - 1957