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Maleas was born in [[1879]], in [[Constantinople]] far away from the Greek artistic epicentre in [[Athens]]. The young painter avoided therefore the influence of the Munich School that dominated Athenian Art. He studied at the [[Phanar Greek Orthodox College]] and then left for Paris in [[1901]] at an age of 23 years old to study initially architecture. In Paris he eventually decided to study painting under Henri Martin. | Maleas was born in [[1879]], in [[Constantinople]] far away from the Greek artistic epicentre in [[Athens]]. The young painter avoided therefore the influence of the Munich School that dominated Athenian Art. He studied at the [[Phanar Greek Orthodox College]] and then left for Paris in [[1901]] at an age of 23 years old to study initially architecture. In Paris he eventually decided to study painting under Henri Martin. | ||
In [[1913]] he returned to [[Greece]] initially in [[Thessaloniki]] and then in [[Athens]]. In [[1917]] he became a member of the avant-guard "Art Club" ''Ομάδας Τέχνης'' that imported the international contemporary art movements to Greece. He travelled extensively in Greece, Western Europe, Palestine and Egypt where he drew some of the subjects for his famous landscapes. | In [[1913]] he returned to [[Greece]] initially in [[Thessaloniki]] and then in [[Athens]]. In [[1917]] he became a member of the avant-guard "Art Club" ''Ομάδας Τέχνης'' that imported the international contemporary art movements to Greece. He travelled extensively in Greece, Western Europe, Palestine and Egypt where he drew some of the subjects for his famous landscapes. | ||
| − | Apart from painting, he was also involved in the public discussion on the modernisation of the [[Greek language]]. He was friend with [[Glenos]], [[Delmouzos]] and [[Triantafylidis]]. He has illustrated the first alphabet book in the new modern Greek language [[Demotiki]](Αλφαβητάρι με τον ήλιο). He has written articles to the newspapers ''Nouma, Elefthero Vima'' and in many art journals. Maleas has been recognised for his artistic contribution by the Greek Government which awarded him with the Highest Acknowledgement of Letters and Arts <ref>http://www.bankofgreece.gr/en/bank/Exhibition_Vlachos.asp</ref>. | + | Apart from painting, he was also involved in the public discussion on the modernisation of the [[Greek language]]. He was friend with [[Dimitrios Glenos]], [[Alexandros Delmouzos]] and [[Manolis Triantafylidis]]. He has illustrated the first alphabet book in the new modern Greek language [[Demotiki]](Αλφαβητάρι με τον ήλιο). He has written articles to the newspapers ''Nouma, Elefthero Vima'' and in many art journals. Maleas has been recognised for his artistic contribution by the Greek Government which awarded him with the Highest Acknowledgement of Letters and Arts <ref>http://www.bankofgreece.gr/en/bank/Exhibition_Vlachos.asp</ref>. |
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Konstantinos Maleas (Κωνσταντίνος Μαλέας) (Constantinople, 1879 - Athens, 1928) was one of the most important Post-impressionist Greek painters of the 20th century. Along with Konstantinos Parthenis, he considered the most important Modern Artist in Greece[1].
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Biography
Maleas was born in 1879, in Constantinople far away from the Greek artistic epicentre in Athens. The young painter avoided therefore the influence of the Munich School that dominated Athenian Art. He studied at the Phanar Greek Orthodox College and then left for Paris in 1901 at an age of 23 years old to study initially architecture. In Paris he eventually decided to study painting under Henri Martin. In 1913 he returned to Greece initially in Thessaloniki and then in Athens. In 1917 he became a member of the avant-guard "Art Club" Ομάδας Τέχνης that imported the international contemporary art movements to Greece. He travelled extensively in Greece, Western Europe, Palestine and Egypt where he drew some of the subjects for his famous landscapes. Apart from painting, he was also involved in the public discussion on the modernisation of the Greek language. He was friend with Dimitrios Glenos, Alexandros Delmouzos and Manolis Triantafylidis. He has illustrated the first alphabet book in the new modern Greek language Demotiki(Αλφαβητάρι με τον ήλιο). He has written articles to the newspapers Nouma, Elefthero Vima and in many art journals. Maleas has been recognised for his artistic contribution by the Greek Government which awarded him with the Highest Acknowledgement of Letters and Arts [2].
Work
Maleas' work has been influenced by Paul Cézanne, Paul Gauguin, Vincent van Gogh and from the art movements of symbolism, impressionism and fauvism. His paintings are characterised by the very light and bright colours, the large brushes that revolutionalised the stagnant Athenian art of the time. Most art critics have condemned his work snd it was only Fotos Politis that recognised the value of Maleas work and urged the young artists to learn from Maleas paintings[1]. Maleas is still one of the most popular Greek modern artists and his works are exhibited at the National Gallery of Athens and elsewhere.
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Α. Κωτίδης, Κωνσταντίνος Μαλέας, εκδ. Αδάμ, Αθήνα 2000, σελ. 394. ISBN 9605003619
- ↑ http://www.bankofgreece.gr/en/bank/Exhibition_Vlachos.asp
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