Constantin Brâncuși
Constantin Brâncuși was a Romanian sculptor, painter, and photographer who made his career in France. Considered one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century and a pioneer of modernism, Brâncuși is called the patriarch of modern sculpture. As a child, he displayed an aptitude for carving wooden farm tools.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Hobița
- Educated at
- Beaux-Arts de ParisBucharest National University of Arts
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1876
Born
Birth1957
Died
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