Jean Dubuffet
French artist (1901–1985)
1901 — 1985
Quick Facts
Profession
French artist (1901–1985)
Born
July 31, 1901
Died
1985 (age ~84)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, painter, artist
FranceBorn in Le HavreDied in 6th arrondissement of Paris
1901
Born in Le Havre (1901-07-31)
1985
Died in 6th arrondissement of Paris
About
Jean Philippe Arthur Dubuffet was a French painter and sculptor of the École de Paris. His idealistic approach to aesthetics embraced so-called "low art" and eschewed traditional standards of beauty in favor of what he believed to be a more authentic and humanistic approach to image-making. He is perhaps best known for founding the art movement art brut, and for the collection of works—Collection de l'art brut—that this movement spawned. Dubuffet enjoyed a prolific art career, both in France and in America, and was featured in many exhibitions throughout his lifetime.
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Who is Jean Dubuffet?+
Jean Philippe Arthur Dubuffet was a French painter and sculptor of the École de Paris. His idealistic approach to aesthetics embraced so-called "low art" and eschewed traditional standards of beauty in favor of what he believed to be a more authentic and humanistic approach to image-making. He is pe
What does the name Jean mean?+
The name Jean means "A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.". It is of French origin.
When was Jean Dubuffet born?+
Jean Dubuffet was born on July 31, 1901.
When did Jean Dubuffet die?+
Jean Dubuffet died in 1985, at approximately 84 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.
The name Jean is of French origin, meaning "A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.". It is traditionally a unisex name.
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Jean — July 31, 1901
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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Guestbook
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Stood in front of your work for twenty minutes. Lost track of time.
— a museum visitor
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
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