Masson, André (1896-1987)
Creator details
- Name
- Masson, André (1896-1987)
- Nationality
- French
- Biography
- André Masson was a French painter, sculptor, and printmaker born on January 4, 1896, in Balagny-sur-Thérain, France. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and was influenced by the Surrealist movement. Masson's early works were influenced by Cubism, but he later developed a more organic style, incorporating biomorphic forms and automatic drawing techniques. He was also interested in the subconscious and the dream world, which he explored in his art. During World War II, Masson fled to the United States, where he continued to work and exhibit. He returned to France in 1945 and continued to create art until his death in 1987. Masson's work is characterized by its bold use of color, fluid lines, and imaginative imagery. He is considered one of the most important Surrealist artists of the 20th century.
