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

Gina Beavers (1974)
Gina Beavers
1974
Spyros Vassiliou (1903 - 1985)
Spyros Vassiliou
1903 - 1985
Alberto Savinio (1891 - 1952)
Alberto Savinio
1891 - 1952
Stavros Kanzikis (1885 - 1958)
Stavros Kanzikis
1885 - 1958
Périclès Pantazis (1849 - 1884)
Périclès Pantazis
1849 - 1884
Christos Kapralos (1909 - 1993)
Christos Kapralos
1909 - 1993
August Agatz (1904 - 1945)
August Agatz
1904 - 1945
Theodoros Vryzakis (1814 - 1878)
Theodoros Vryzakis
1814 - 1878
Pavlos Dionyssopoulos (1930 - 2019)
Pavlos Dionyssopoulos
1930 - 2019
Jannis Kounellis (1936 - 2017)
Jannis Kounellis
1936 - 2017
Kostas Grammatopoulos (1916 - 2003)
Kostas Grammatopoulos
1916 - 2003
 Takis (1925 - 2019)
Takis
1925 - 2019
Constantine Andreou (1917 - 2007)
Constantine Andreou
1917 - 2007
Alexandros Alexandrakis (1913 - 1968)
Alexandros Alexandrakis
1913 - 1968
Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghikas (1906 - 1994)
Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghikas
1906 - 1994
Joannis Avramidis (1922 - 2016)
Joannis Avramidis
1922 - 2016

Creators Metaphysical painting

Fritz Winkler (1894 - 1964)
Fritz Winkler
1894 - 1964
Ivan Picelj (1924 - 2011)
Ivan Picelj
1924 - 2011
Sigismund Righini (1870 - 1937)
Sigismund Righini
1870 - 1937
Josef Čapek (1887 - 1945)
Josef Čapek
1887 - 1945
Alfred Pellan (1906 - 1988)
Alfred Pellan
1906 - 1988
Georges Mathieu (1921 - 2012)
Georges Mathieu
1921 - 2012
Sergey Timofeyevich Konenkov (1874 - 1971)
Sergey Timofeyevich Konenkov
1874 - 1971
Hainz Hamisch (1908 - 1997)
Hainz Hamisch
1908 - 1997
Julio González (1876 - 1942)
Julio González
1876 - 1942
Jean-Boris Lacroix (1902 - 1984)
Jean-Boris Lacroix
1902 - 1984
John Lennon (1940 - 1980)
John Lennon
1940 - 1980
Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghikas (1906 - 1994)
Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghikas
1906 - 1994
Oluf Host (1884 - 1966)
Oluf Host
1884 - 1966
Fritz Gunther (1938)
Fritz Gunther
1938
Veronika Holcova (1973)
Veronika Holcova
1973
Harold Ambellan (1912 - 2006)
Harold Ambellan
1912 - 2006
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