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Peter Jansen

b. 1938

Dutch artist (born 1938)

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About Peter Jansen

Born 1938. Peter Jansen is a Dutch musician, painter, sculptor, graphic artist, photographer and postage stamp designer.

Peter Jansen (born 1938) was educated as a painter at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague, the Netherlands. He taught art at the Academy of Art in Rotterdam and the Utrecht School of the Arts. He was a pioneer in the use of computers in art education in the Netherlands and in 1988 he became Managing Director of the Utrecht School of the Arts, Faculty of Art, Media & Technology. At the moment he travels non-stop over the world, creating his 'Panoramic Works'.

He uses a large variety of shot types and then manipulates them together. He then places them together in one image so that he can create sculptures of movement to represent what happens over a period of time.

His sculptures are mainly based on human movement.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Peter Jansen?

Dutch artist (born 1938)

When was Peter Jansen born?

Peter Jansen was born on 22 December 1938 in Amsterdam.

What is Peter Jansen's occupation?

Peter Jansen is a musician, painter, sculptor, graphic artist, photographer and postage stamp designer.

What nationality is Peter Jansen?

Peter Jansen is Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Jansen

· Wikidata: Q7174949

· DBpedia: Peter Jansen (art educator)

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