Giorgio de Chirico

Giorgio de Chirico was an Italian painter born in 1888 and active until his death in 1978. He is best known as a key figure in the Surrealism movement, although his early work is often associated with Metaphysical painting. De Chirico's enigmatic and dreamlike compositions, characterized by classical architecture and eerie, elongated shadows, profoundly influenced the development of modern art. His work prompted a reevaluation of the relationship between reality and imagination, impacting numerous artists and movements that followed. Key life events include his studies in Athens and Munich, as well as his participation in the Italian avant-garde during the early 20th century. The exact details of his later life and artistic evolution remain less documented.