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Barnett Newman
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Barnett Newman (1905–1970) was an American painter, sculptor, printmaker, and illustrator. Born in New York City, he worked in the abstract expressionism and Color Field movements. His field of work was painting, and he is noted for the piece *Voice of Fire*. Newman was educated at DeWitt Clinton High School, City College of New York, the Art Students League of New York, and City University of New York.
He participated in the 4. documenta exhibition. His works are held in the collections of the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Modern Art, and Tate. Newman died in New York City of a myocardial infarction.
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Key facts
- Born
- ( 1905-01-29 ) January 29, 1905, New York City , U.S.
- Died
- July 4, 1970 (1970-07-04) (aged 65), New York City, U.S.
- Known for
- Painting , sculpture
- Notable work
- Vir Heroicus Sublimis , The Stations of the Cross
- Movement
- Abstract expressionism , color field painting
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Family name
- Newman
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- New York City
- Place of death
- New York City
- Occupation
- graphic artist
- Educated at
- DeWitt Clinton High School
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Participant in
- 4. documenta
- Field of work
- painting
- Genre
- abstract art
- Movement
- Color Field
- Image
- Newman Barnett.jpg
- Work location
- New York City
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- Commons category
- Barnett Newman
- cause of death
- myocardial infarction
- date of birth
- 1905-01-29
- date of death
- 1970-07-04
- Commons Creator page
- Barnett Newman
- manner of death
- natural causes
- has works in the collection
- National Museum of Art, Osaka
- ethnic group
- Polish Americans
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Encyclopedic overview
Barnett Newman (January 29, 1905 – July 4, 1970) was an American painter. He has been critically regarded as one of the major figures of abstract expressionism, and one of the foremost color field painters. His paintings explore the sense of place that viewers experience with art and incorporate the simplest forms to emphasize this feeling.
Early life
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