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

August Agatz (1904 - 1945)
August Agatz
1904 - 1945
Alberto Savinio (1891 - 1952)
Alberto Savinio
1891 - 1952
Konstantinos Volanakis (1837 - 1907)
Konstantinos Volanakis
1837 - 1907
George Bouzianis (1885 - 1959)
George Bouzianis
1885 - 1959
Jannis Kounellis (1936 - 2017)
Jannis Kounellis
1936 - 2017
Nikos Nikolaou (1909 - 1986)
Nikos Nikolaou
1909 - 1986
Konstantinos Parthenis (1878 - 1967)
Konstantinos Parthenis
1878 - 1967
Chrysanthos Mentis Bostantzoglou (1918 - 1995)
Chrysanthos Mentis Bostantzoglou
1918 - 1995
Georgios Prokopiou (1876 - 1940)
Georgios Prokopiou
1876 - 1940
Vagis Polygnotos (1894 - 1965)
Vagis Polygnotos
1894 - 1965
Ludwig Thiersch (1825 - 1909)
Ludwig Thiersch
1825 - 1909
Chryssa Vardea-Mavromichali (1933 - 2013)
Chryssa Vardea-Mavromichali
1933 - 2013
Memos Makrisz (1913 - 1993)
Memos Makrisz
1913 - 1993
Theodoros Stamos (1922 - 1997)
Theodoros Stamos
1922 - 1997
 Takis (1925 - 2019)
Takis
1925 - 2019
Alexandros Alexandrakis (1913 - 1968)
Alexandros Alexandrakis
1913 - 1968

Creators Metaphysical painting

Umberto Mariani (1936)
Umberto Mariani
1936
Frederick Gore (1913 - 2009)
Frederick Gore
1913 - 2009
Hugh Henry Breckenridge (1870 - 1937)
Hugh Henry Breckenridge
1870 - 1937
Geoffrey Clarke (1924 - 2014)
Geoffrey Clarke
1924 - 2014
Edgar Ende (1901 - 1965)
Edgar Ende
1901 - 1965
John Ernst Steinbeck (1902 - 1968)
John Ernst Steinbeck
1902 - 1968
Jose Joya (1931 - 1995)
Jose Joya
1931 - 1995
Helmuth Westhoff (1891 - 1977)
Helmuth Westhoff
1891 - 1977
Arthur Beecher Carles (1882 - 1952)
Arthur Beecher Carles
1882 - 1952
Paratene Temokopuorongo Matchitt (1933 - 2021)
Paratene Temokopuorongo Matchitt
1933 - 2021
Carl Johann Rabus (1898 - 1983)
Carl Johann Rabus
1898 - 1983
Max Emanuel Huber (1903 - 1987)
Max Emanuel Huber
1903 - 1987
Conrad Westpfahl (1891 - 1976)
Conrad Westpfahl
1891 - 1976
Vladimir Andreyevich Favorsky (1886 - 1964)
Vladimir Andreyevich Favorsky
1886 - 1964
Rosa Loy (1958)
Rosa Loy
1958
Gerhard Ausborn (1933 - 2021)
Gerhard Ausborn
1933 - 2021
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