Camilo Mori facts for kids
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Camilo Mori
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Camilo Mori
24 September 1896 |
| Died | 7 December 1973 (aged 77) |
| Nationality | Chilean |
| Known for | Painting |
| Movement | Expressionism |
Camilo Mori Serrano (born September 24, 1896, in Valparaíso, Chile – died December 7, 1973, in Santiago, Chile) was a famous painter. He also helped start an important art group called the Grupo Montparnasse.
Camilo Mori was the son of an Italian immigrant. In 1914, he joined the "Escuela de Bellas Artes" (School of Fine Arts) at the University of Chile. There, he learned from well-known teachers like Juan Francisco González, Richón Brunet, and Alberto Valenzuela Llanos. In 1920, the Chilean government sent him to Europe to continue his art studies.
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Camilo Mori's Time in Europe
Over the next three years, Mori spent time in Rome and Paris. He joined a group of artists in the Montparnasse Quarter in Paris. Meeting artists like Pablo Picasso and Juan Gris really changed his ideas about painting.
However, it was the art of Paul Cézanne that inspired Mori the most. Cézanne's work made Mori move away from Realism, which was his earlier style. Realism means painting things exactly as they look. Mori started trying out many different styles. These experiments later became the basis for modern art. In 1920, he showed his painting "Circo de la Feria" at the Salon d'Automne in Paris. It even received a special mention!
Bringing Modern Art to Chile
After his time in Europe, Camilo Mori returned to Chile. He became one of the founding members of the Grupo Montparnasse. This group was very important for bringing new European painting styles to Chile.
In 1928, Camilo Mori became the director of the National Museum of Fine Arts (MNBA). While he was in charge, he started many projects to support art in Chile.
Supporting Young Artists
Also in 1928, the School of Fine Arts was going to close. To help, Mori was sent to Europe again by the Chilean government. This time, he was there to guide a group of young painters. They were known as the "Generation of 1928". Thanks to his efforts, 26 talented young Chilean artists got to study in Paris for five years.
Later Career and Awards
Mori came back to Chile in 1933. He became a professor of drawing and color at the University of Chile. He taught there for more than 30 years! In 1937, he moved to the United States. He spent two years exploring the newest art trends there. He also helped decorate the Chilean pavilion at the 1939 New York World's Fair. He even created a mural for it.
In 1950, Camilo Mori received the National Prize of Art. This award recognized his great contributions to Chilean art. His artwork was rich and varied. He explored many styles, including Post-Impressionism, Expressionism, Cubism, and Surrealism. A common feature in all his work was his amazing use of color.
See also
In Spanish: Camilo Mori para niños
