Sándor Bortnyik
Graphic Designer, Deceased Person
1893 – 1976
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Who was Sándor Bortnyik?
Sándor Bortnyik was a Hungarian painter and graphic designer. His work was greatly influenced by Cubism, Expressionism and Constructivism. He moved to Weimar in 1922 and was connected to the Bauhaus. When he moved back to Hungary he founded an art school in Budapest, where he followed Bauhaus principles.
Bortnyik is well known for his commercial posters. During his long career he worked for many Hungarian and international clients. The most famous works are the advertising images for Modiano cigarette firm. He was also the director of Hungarian Academy of Fine Arts.
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- Born
- Jul 3, 1893
- Nationality
- Hungary
- Profession
- Education
- Bauhaus
- Died
- Dec 31, 1976
Budapest
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on July 23, 2013
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