Morandi, Giorgio (1890-1964)
Creator details
- Name
- Morandi, Giorgio (1890-1964)
- Nationality
- Italian
- Biography
- Giorgio Morandi was an Italian painter and printmaker born in Bologna in 1890. He is best known for his still-life paintings of bottles, jars, and other everyday objects. Morandi studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna and began exhibiting his work in the 1910s. He was influenced by the Italian Futurist movement but later developed his own unique style characterized by muted colors, simplified forms, and a focus on light and shadow. Morandi's work was often described as meditative and contemplative, and he was known for his meticulous attention to detail. He continued to paint and teach until his death in 1964, and his work has been exhibited in major museums around the world. Today, Morandi is considered one of the most important Italian artists of the 20th century.
