Constantin Brâncuși

Also known as Constantin dynamita, Constantin Brîncuși, Constantin Brâncuşi, Constantin Brincusi, Constantin Brâncusi, brancussi, Brancusi, Branncussi

Romanian sculptor, photographer and painter (1876-1960)

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Constantin Brâncuși was a Romanian sculptor, photographer, and painter who lived from 1876 to 1960 and became one of the most influential artists of the modern era. His innovative approach to sculpture—emphasizing pure forms and simplicity—helped shape modern art and inspired countless artists across different mediums.

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Instance of: human
Gender: male
Citizenship: France
Place of birth: Hobița
Place of death: Paris
Educated at: Beaux-Arts de Paris
Languages spoken: French
Participant in: Documenta III
Student of: Auguste Rodin
Field of work: art of sculpture
Genre: abstract art
Image: Edward Steichen - Brancusi.jpg
Work location: New York City

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name in native language: Constantin Brâncuși
topic's main category: Category:Constantin Brâncuși
student: Amedeo Modigliani
place of burial: Montparnasse Cemetery
Commons category: Constantin Brâncuși
date of birth: 1876-02-19
date of death: 1957-03-16
member of: Romanian Academy
birth name: Constantin Brâncuși
has works in the collection: J. Paul Getty Museum
archives at: Bibliothèque Kandinsky
ethnic group: Romanians
pseudonym: Brincusi, Constantin
start of work period: 1904-01-01
end of work period: 1956-01-01

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Works in European collections

2 objects attributed to Constantin Brâncuși, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana

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Encyclopedic overview

Constantin Brâncuși ( Romanian: [konstanˈtin brɨŋˈkuʃʲ] ; February 19, 1876 – March 16, 1957) was a Romanian sculptor, painter and photographer who made his career in France.

Called the Patriarch of modern sculpture , Brâncuși revolutionized the art in the 20th century and is widely regarded as a pioneer of modernism.

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