Hilma af Klint
Swedish artist (1862–1944) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hilma af Klint (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈhɪ̂lːma ˈɑːv ˈklɪnːt]; 26 October 1862 – 21 October 1944) was a Swedish artist and mystic whose paintings are considered among the first abstract works known in Western art history.[1] A considerable body of her work predates the first purely abstract compositions by Kandinsky, Malevich and Mondrian.[2] She belonged to a group called "The Five", comprising a circle of women inspired by Theosophy, who shared a belief in the importance of trying to contact the so-called "High Masters"—often by way of séances.[3] Her paintings, which sometimes resemble diagrams, were a visual representation of complex spiritual ideas.[4]
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Born | (1862-10-26)26 October 1862 Karlberg Palace, Solna, Sweden |
Died | 21 October 1944 (1944-10-22) (aged 81) Danderyd, Sweden |
Resting place | Galärvarvskyrkogården, Stockholm, Sweden |
Nationality | Swedish |
Education | Tekniska skolan, Royal Swedish Academy of Arts |
Known for | Painting |
Movement | naturalism, abstract art |
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