Constantin Brancusi
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Constantin brancusi. Constantin brancusi born in romania in 1876 was a remarkable sculptor and photographer. Find an in depth biography exhibitions original artworks for sale the latest news and sold auction prices. See available photographs sculpture and works on paper for sale and learn about the artist. Constantin brancusi original name romanian constantin brîncuși born february 19 1876 hobița romania died march 16 1957 paris france pioneer of modern abstract sculpture whose works in bronze and marble are characterized by a restrained elegant use of pure form and exquisite finishing.
Seminal modern sculptor constantin brancusi created metal castings and carvings in stone and wood that unadorned and reduced in form fulfilled his famous principle. Brancusi s work was largely fueled by myths folklore and primitive cultures. Widely considered the patriarch of modern sculpture brancusi s abstract work was ground breaking and undoubtably ahead of its time. Constantin brancusi was a french romanian artist considered one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century.
These traditional old world sources of inspiration formed a unique contrast to the often sleek appearance of his works resulting in a distinctive blend of modernity and timelessness. What is real is not the appearance but the idea the essence of things after moving to paris from his native romania brancusi was invited to study in auguste rodin s. A passionate wood carver he produced numerous wood sculptures often with a folk flavour. Constantin brancusi artist bio and information kasmin gallery is committed to supporting an ongoing intellectual and visual dialogue with influential modern and contemporary artists representing several generations of internationally recognized artists working in a variety of media.
Constantin brancusi lived in the xix xx cent a remarkable figure of french romanian expressionism and abstract art. Constantin brancusi was a sculptor born in 1876 in hobizta a small romanian village. Classical sculpture goes all the way back to major empires such as the greeks and romans with. He attended the academy of fine arts in bucharest and then left for paris in 1904.
In addition to years of representing and cultivating important contemporary artists careers such as ron.