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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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