Arthur Segal
1875–1944 · Romanian-German · 20 artworks
ExpressionismPost-ImpressionismCubismSimplified formsBalanced color palettesEmphasis on light and shadowGeometric abstractionEquivalentism
artist bio
Arthur Segal was a Romanian-German painter and writer known for his contributions to Expressionism and his unique theory of "Equivalentism," which emphasized the balance and harmony of colors and forms. He played a significant role in the development of modern art, particularly in Germany and England, where he later established an art school.
what you'll learn
Studying Segal's work allows students to explore the transition from traditional realism to modern abstraction, focusing on color theory and the simplification of forms to convey emotional and spatial relationships. Students can also learn about the concept of "Equivalentism" and its application in creating balanced compositions.
related: Wassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee, Lyonel Feininger
20 artworks
Still life with cucumber
1937
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Eliyahu
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Still Life and a Window
1935
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Still life with banjo and clarinette
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Selbstbildnis
1908
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Stilleben mit Gläsern
1943
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Portrait of a Man Against the Light
1935
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Still Life with Sunflower
1931
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Sunflower
1940
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Flori de salcie
1909
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Still Life with Vegetables
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Street with church
1924
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Die Königin von Saba
1918
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Still Life with Oranges
1929
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Still Life with Fruits
1911
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Still Life with Bottles
1943
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Ascona im Herbst
1915
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Figures in a wooded park
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Flowers
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Weg nach Kynwasser (Riesengebirge)
1908
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