Irving Kriesberg
1919 – 2009

Introduction

Irving Kriesberg (March 13, 1919 – November 11, 2009) was an American painter, sculptor, educator, author, and filmmaker, whose work combined elements of Abstract Expressionism with representational human, animal, and humanoid forms. Because Kriesberg blended formalist elements with figurative forms he is often considered to be a Figurative Expressionist.

Wikidata identifier

Q1861930

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Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, painter, sculptor

ULAN identifier

500093288

Names

Irving Kriesberg

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