About Sándor Bortnyik
Lived 1893 – 1976 (aged 83). Sándor Bortnyik was a Hungarian painter, graphic artist, theatre designer, costume designer, illustrator and pedagogue.
Sándor Bortnyik (July 3, 1893 – December 31, 1976) was a Hungarian painter and graphic designer. His work was greatly influenced by Cubism, Expressionism and Constructivism.
Life Born in Marosvásárhely, Transylvania, Kingdom of Hungary (today Târgu Mureș, Romania), he moved to Weimar in 1922 and was connected to the Bauhaus. When he moved back to Hungary he founded an art school (Workshop) in Budapest, where he followed Bauhaus principles.
Bortnyik is well known for his commercial posters. During his long career he worked for many Hungarian and international clients. The most famous works are the advertising images for Modiano cigarette papers.
He was also the director of the Hungarian University of Fine Arts (1949–1956).
He is buried in Kerepesi Cemetery.
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Who was Sándor Bortnyik?
Hungarian artist (1893-1976)
When was Sándor Bortnyik born?
Sándor Bortnyik was born on 3 July 1893 in Târgu Mureș.
When did Sándor Bortnyik die?
Sándor Bortnyik died on 31 December 1976 in Budapest.
What was Sándor Bortnyik's occupation?
Sándor Bortnyik was a painter, graphic artist, theatre designer, costume designer, illustrator and pedagogue.
What nationality was Sándor Bortnyik?
Sándor Bortnyik was Hungarian.
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