Max ernst biography painting
Max ernst painting
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| Max Ernst | |
|---|---|
| Born | Apr. 2, 1891 Bruhl, Germany |
| Died | Apr. 1, 1976 (at age 84) Paris, France |
| Nationality | German |
| Education | University of Bonn |
| Movement | Dadaism, Surrealism |
| Field | Painting, Sculpting |
| Works | |
Max Ernst was a German artist largely known for his contribution to the avant-garde movements of Dadaism and Surrealism.
Max ernst biography painting
His unusual techniques and strange combinations of images have left their mark on the world of abstract art for generations of artists after him.
Ernst’s Early Years
Born into a large Catholic family in 1891, Max Ernst was influenced by the world of art very early in his life.
His father was a self-taught painter and a teacher. His father’s love for painting the outdoors rubbed off on Max and it encouraged him to begin sketching and painting.
In 1909, he began his collegiate studies at the University of Bonn, studying a variety of subjects.
After visiting mental institutions for his psychiatry and psychology courses, he bec