antonio dias (1944 - 2018)
Antonio Manuel Lima Dias was a Brazilian artist and graphic designer. He was a prominent figure in concrete art. He studied at the National School of Fine Arts of Rio de Janeiro.
Antonio Lima Dias has undertaken study trips around the world since 1965, travelling to Paris, Milan, Berlin, New York and Nepal. Diaz's artistic style was characterised by a bold and confrontational approach. He used a combination of figurative and abstract elements, bright colours, strong lines and dynamic compositions.
In 1992 he became a professor at the Sommerakademie für bildende Kunst in Salzburg, Austria, and the following year at the State Academy of Fine Arts in Karlsruhe, Germany.One of his characteristics is his use of handmade paper, combining texture and colour in his work. One of his main characteristics is his use of handmade paper, combining texture and colour in his works.
Antonio Manuel Lima Dias was a Brazilian artist and graphic designer. He was a prominent figure in concrete art. He studied at the National School of Fine Arts of Rio de Janeiro.
Antonio Lima Dias has undertaken study trips around the world since 1965, travelling to Paris, Milan, Berlin, New York and Nepal. Diaz's artistic style was characterised by a bold and confrontational approach. He used a combination of figurative and abstract elements, bright colours, strong lines and dynamic compositions.
In 1992 he became a professor at the Sommerakademie für bildende Kunst in Salzburg, Austria, and the following year at the State Academy of Fine Arts in Karlsruhe, Germany.One of his characteristics is his use of handmade paper, combining texture and colour in his work. One of his main characteristics is his use of handmade paper, combining texture and colour in his works.