Augusto Giacometti

Augusto Giacometti, born on August 16, 1877 in Stampa, Switzerland, was an important painter and a pioneer of abstract art. He was a cousin of the famous sculptor Alberto Giacometti and grew up in an artistic family. His talent for painting was evident at an early age and he began his education at the School of Applied Arts in Zurich, where he studied under Hermann Obrist, among others.

After his training in Zurich, Giacometti moved to Paris, which was the center of the art world at the time. There he studied at the Académie Julian and came into contact with the latest artistic trends. The works of the Impressionists and Post-Impressionists in particular influenced his style. But Giacometti was not just an imitator; he developed his own, unmistakable style, characterized by bright colors and a preference for abstract forms.

In the 1910s, Giacometti returned to Switzerland and settled in Zurich. Here he began to work intensively on stained glass, an art form that would fascinate him throughout his life. His work in this area is characterized by an extraordinary intensity of color and a deep understanding of the effects of light. Giacometti created numerous stained glass windows for churches and public buildings in Switzerland, which are still considered masterpieces of stained glass today.

Giacometti was not only a gifted painter, but also a dedicated teacher. He taught at the School of Applied Arts in Zurich and influenced a whole generation of artists. His teaching and his own works contributed significantly to the development of modern art in Switzerland.

Augusto Giacometti died on June 9, 1947 in Zurich. His legacy lives on in his numerous works, which can be found in museums and collections around the world. He is considered one of the most important Swiss artists of the 20th century and a pioneer of abstract art.

Interesting fact:

Augusto Giacometti was not only a master painter, but also a passionate collector of butterflies. These colorful insects inspired many of his works and are reflected in his preference for bright colors.

Important works of art & paintings by Augusto Giacometti:

1. "The Birth of Color" (1917)
2. "The Magic of Color" (1923)
3. "Stained Glass Window in the Fraumünster" (1933)
4. "The Colors of the Alps" (1935)
5. "The Red Tower" (1937)
6. "The Colors of the Night" (1940)
7. "Composition in Blue" (1942)
8. "The Colors of Spring" (1944)
9. "Abstract Composition" (1945)
10. "The Colors of Autumn" (1946)