Sándor Bortnyik

Hungarian painter and graphic designer

Sándor Bortnyik - Hungarian painter and graphic designer
Born

July 3rd, 1893
132 years ago

Died

1976
49 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Hungary

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Born in Hungary in 1893, this individual became a significant figure in the Hungarian painting and graphic design scene. The artist studied in Paris and was influenced by modernist movements. Later, he returned to Hungary where he contributed extensively to the graphic arts. This individual also played a crucial role in the development of the Bauhaus school in Hungary, promoting the integration of art and industry. His works often combined elements of abstraction and geometric forms, reflecting contemporary design trends of the early 20th century.

Contributed to the Bauhaus movement in Hungary

Created significant graphic design works

Influenced modernist art in Hungary

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