Joan Miro
1893–1983 · Spanish · 27 artworks
SurrealismCubismFauvismSimplified formsSymbolic imageryUse of primary colorsAutomatismBiomorphic shapes
artist bio
Joan Miró was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and ceramicist known for his abstract art that often incorporated dreamlike imagery and biomorphic forms. He is considered one of the most important figures in 20th-century art, bridging Surrealism and Abstract Expressionism with his unique visual language.
what you'll learn
Studying Miró's work allows students to explore abstraction, symbolism, and the power of simplified forms to convey complex ideas. Students can also learn about the influence of dreams and the subconscious on artistic creation.
related: Paul Klee, Andre Masson, Max Ernst
27 artworks
Paseo a la ciudad
1917
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The Vegetable Garden with Donkey
1918
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Self-Portrait
1937
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La Reforma
1916
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Flowers and Butterfly
1922
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Untitled
1918
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Portrait of Hiberto Casany. (The Chauffeur)
1918
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The Tilled Field
1923
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Portrait of V. Nubiola
1917
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Portrait of E.C. Ricart
1917
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The Wagon Tracks
1918
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Mont-roig Vineyards and Olive Tree
1919
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Portrait of a Spanish Dancer
1921
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Ciurana, the Path
1917
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The Table (Still Life with Rabbit)
1920
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Portrait of a Young Girl
1915
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The Farm
1922
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Self-Portrait (in red overall)
1919
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Church and the Village of Montroig
1919
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Dutch Interior I
1928
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Catalan Landscape (The Hunter)
1924
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The Farmer's Wife
1923
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Portrait of Juanita Obrador
1918
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Bottle of Vine
1924
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Prades, the Village
1917
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North South
1917
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House with Palm Tree
1918
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