George L. K. Morris
1905–1975
Introduction
George Lovett Kingsland Morris (November 14, 1905 – June 26, 1975) was an American artist, writer, and editor who advocated for an "American abstract art" during the 1930s and 1940s, and is best known for his Cubist sculptures and paintings.
Wikidata identifier
Q17309056
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Introduction
Studied with realist painters John Sloan and Kenneth Hayes Miller at the Art Students League in New York City, then abstractionists Amedee Ozenfant and Fernand Leger. Morris became an advocate of abstraction and co-founder of American Abstract Artists in 1936. Editor of "The World of Abstract Art."
Country of birth
United States
Roles
Artist, art collector, art critic, author, critic, curator, painter, sculptor
ULAN identifier
500016166
Names
George Lovett Kingsland Morris, Georg L. K. Morris, George L. K. Morris
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