Josef Capek
1887–1945 · Czech · 30 artworks
CubismExpressionismSimplified formsGeometric abstractionExpressive color palettesSocial commentaryUse of line
artist bio
Josef Čapek was a Czech artist known for his contributions to Cubism and Expressionism. He explored the human figure and social themes with a distinctive, simplified style, also working as a writer and photographer.
what you'll learn
Studying Čapek's work allows students to understand the synthesis of Cubist fragmentation and Expressionist emotional intensity. Students can learn about simplification of form and the use of color to convey mood and social commentary.
related: Georges Braque, Emil Nolde, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
30 artworks
Postava
1919
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Ve slunci (Procházka zlatá cesta)
1935
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Děvče v červeném klobouku
1915
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Chlapec v měkkém kllobouku
1915
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Předměstí (Marseille)
1912
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Poutník
1922
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Děvčátko
1920
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Ráno
1928
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Prodavač hraček
1917
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Předměstské zahradnictví
1920
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Dvě děti
1923
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Dva muži v lese
1923
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Hlava chlapce
1916
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Hoch hrající si s míčem
1914
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Muž s dýmkou
1920
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V horách
1935
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Hlava
1913
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Macešky I
1926
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Hnědá krajina I
1936
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Trnky II
1924
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Mladá žena
1915
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Muž s knírkem
1915
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Cloud
1933
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Muž s plnovousem
1917
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Děvče v růžových šatech
1916
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Břízy
1904
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Krajina s křížkem a holuby
1937
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Chudá žena
1917
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Hlava dívky
1917
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V červnu
1938
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