Jean Dubuffet
1901–1985 · French · 5 artworks
Art BrutExpressionismAssemblageImpastoGraffiti-like MarkingsUse of Unconventional MaterialsRejection of Traditional Perspective
artist bio
Jean Dubuffet was a French painter and sculptor known for his raw, anti-cultural approach to art. He founded the art movement called Art Brut, which championed art created outside the boundaries of academic tradition, often by self-taught or marginalized individuals.
what you'll learn
Studying Dubuffet's work allows students to explore unconventional materials and challenge traditional notions of beauty and artistic skill. Students can learn about the importance of embracing spontaneity and raw expression in art.
related: Joan Miro
