About Yannis Spyropoulos
Lived 1912 – 1990 (aged 78). Yannis Spyropoulos was a Greek painter and kinetic artist.
Yiannis Spyropoulos (March 12, 1912 – May 18, 1990) was a famous Greek painter of the second half of the 20th century.
Life and work
Spyropoulos was born in Pylos of Messenia. In 1933 he was accepted at the Athens School of Fine Arts. His teachers included Spyridon Vikatos, Oumbertos Argyros and Epameinondas Thomopoulos. Eight years later the Academy of Athens rewards Spyropoulos with the first prize and the opportunity to study in the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. During his studies he was taught by Charles-François-Prosper Guérin.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Yannis Spyropoulos?
Greek painter (1912-1990)
When was Yannis Spyropoulos born?
Yannis Spyropoulos was born on 12 March 1912 in Pylos.
When did Yannis Spyropoulos die?
Yannis Spyropoulos died on 18 May 1990 in Athens.
What was Yannis Spyropoulos's occupation?
Yannis Spyropoulos was a painter and kinetic artist.
What nationality was Yannis Spyropoulos?
Yannis Spyropoulos was Greek.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Yannis Spyropoulos
· DBpedia: Yiannis Spyropoulos
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