Antoni tapies paintings biography

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          Antoni Tàpies
          BornDec.

          Tàpies' work embodied his extensive personal experience and history, and of his native Spain and specifically Catalonia.

          13, 1923
          Barcelona, Spain

          DiedFeb. 6, 2012 (at age 88)
          Barcelona, Spain
          NationalitySpanish
          MovementArt informel
          FieldPainting, sculpture, lithography
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          The life of Catalan artist Antoni Tàpies was one of political consciousness and innovative art.

          Arguably one of the most famous artists to come out of the Catalonia regions of Spain, Tàpies perfected his craft by devoting most of his life to the world of art. A master of mixed media, the self-taught artist specialized in creating unique paintings and sculptures that intrigued and provoked while ensuring that his mark was made on contemporary artists that came after him.

          Early Years

          Born on December 13th, 1923 in Barcelona, Tàpies was the son of a lawyer.

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        1. Antoni Tàpies i Puig, 1st Marquess of Tàpies was a Catalan painter, sculptor, and art theorist.
        2. Fundació antoni tàpies
        3. Antoni Tàpies was a Catalan artist, credited with introducing contemporary abstract painting into Spain.
        4. Antoni Tàpies' first artistic attempts began during a long convalescence following a serious illness, after which his increasing dedication to painting and.

          5. Although he studied law for a few years, he was encouraged by his parents to be well versed in the arts and literature. This prompted Tàpies to teach himself how to draw, sculpt and paint. Later