Antoni Clavé
| Antoni Clavé | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 April 1913 Barcelona, Spain |
| Died | 1 September 2005 (aged 92) St Tropez, France |
| Other names | Clavé |
| Occupation | Artist; Costume designer |
| Years active | 1952 – 1980 |
Antoni Clavé (5 April 1913 – 1 September 2005) was a Catalan master painter, printmaker, sculptor, stage designer and costume designer. He was nominated for two Academy Awards (Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design) for his work on the 1952 film Hans Christian Andersen.[1]
Clavé was one of Spain's best known and most celebrated artists. His work evolved from a baroque, ornamental style to a pure, minimal aesthetic. In his later years, his work is completely abstract, employing expressive lines and exploring the boundaries of shading, texture and color. He was trained at the School of Fine Arts, Barcelona, with his works being influenced by artists such as Bonnard, Vuillard and Roualt. He is best known for his lyrical abstractions, works which combine paint with collage.
His theatrical designs have appeared on stages around the world, as well as in numerous films. His works include sets for opera, theater, and ballet, most notably for Roland Pettit's ballet company.
His work is displayed in many museums, including the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Museo Patio Herreriano de Valladolid, Spain, Tate Gallery, London, Museo de Bellas artes de Bilbao, Museum of Modern Art, Paris, Museo Nacional de Arte Reina Sofia, Madrid and The British Museum, London.
[edit] Selected filmography
- Hans Christian Andersen (1952)
[edit] References
- ^ "The 25th Academy Awards (1953) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. http://www.oscars.org/awards/academyawards/legacy/ceremony/25th-winners.html. Retrieved 2011-10-04.
[edit] External links
- Antoni Clavé at the Internet Movie Database
- Antoni Clavé at AllRovi
- "Antoni Clavé". Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=11657773. Retrieved September 2, 2010.
- Antoni Clavé film posters
