Albert Bloch

Albert Bloch

Albert Bloch (1882-1961) was a German-American artist who played a significant role in the development of modernist art in the United States. Bloch was a painter, printmaker, and educator who studied under Thomas Hart Benton at the St. Louis School of Fine Arts. He was a founding member of the St. Louis School, a new modernist art movement that emerged in the early 20th century. Bloch's artistic style evolved over time, from his early representational works to his later abstract compositions. He was a pioneer of modernism and a leader in the abstractionist movement in the United States. Bloch's work was influenced by the European avant-garde movements of the time, particularly German Expressionism and the Blaue Reiter group. Bloch's most famous work is the abstract painting The Blue Banners of Night, which is now part of the permanent collection at the St. Louis Art Museum. The painting features a series of blue and black banners set against a dark background, evoking a sense of mystery and contemplation. Other important works by Bloch include Nude with Flowers (1912), The Chess Players (1914), and The Man of Sorrows (1915). In addition to his work as an artist, Bloch was also a respected educator. He taught at a number of institutions throughout his career, including the University of Kansas, the University of Oklahoma, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Bloch's legacy as an artist and educator continues to be celebrated today, and his work remains an important part of the American modernist art movement.

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