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Werner Graeff

1901 – 1978

German sculptor and painter

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About Werner Graeff

Lived 1901 – 1978 (aged 77). Werner Graeff was a German sculptor, painter, draftsperson, photographer, graphic artist and typographer.

Werner Graeff (also Gräff; 24 August 24, 1901, Wuppertal – 29 August 29, 1978, Blacksburg, Virginia) was a German sculptor, painter, graphic artist, photographer, film maker and inventor.

Career In 1921 he started studying at the Bauhaus in Weimar. Here he soon came under the influence of Theo van Doesburg, and participated in a meeting in Weimar in May 1922 where van Doesberg, El Lissitzky and Hans Richter planned the intervention of the International Constructivist Faction at the International Congress of Progressive Artists held in Düsseldorf, 29–31 May 1922.

G: Material zur elementaren Gestaltung In 1923 he worked with Richter and Lissitzky on the production of G: Material zur elementaren Gestaltung (G: Journal for Elementary Construction).

Film work In 1928 he co-wrote the film Ghosts Before Breakfast with Hans Richter.

Sculpture Two of Graeff's sculptures are on display at the (formerly the Skulpturenmuseum Glaskasten) in Marl, North Rhine-Westphalia.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Bauhaus, Itten-Schule Berlin
Awards
Ruhrpreis for Arts and Science
Also known as
Werner Gräff

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Werner Graeff?

German sculptor and painter (1901-1978)

When was Werner Graeff born?

Werner Graeff was born on 24 August 1901 in Sonnborn.

When did Werner Graeff die?

Werner Graeff died on 29 August 1978 in Blacksburg.

What was Werner Graeff's occupation?

Werner Graeff was a sculptor, painter, draftsperson, photographer, graphic artist and typographer.

What nationality was Werner Graeff?

Werner Graeff was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Werner Graeff

· Wikidata: Q924094

· DBpedia: Werner Graeff

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