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Art has existed in Iceland since the first settlements, but it was only at the beginning of the 20th century that Icelandic artists came to an international reputation. Mostly, they had studied in other countries, e.g. in Denmark.


1 1. Painters

The most important motifs for painters were the nature of their home country and the human being. But they also used supernatural themes.

Some of the most important painters are:

2 2. Sculptors

It was not until the 19th century that Icelandic artists began to create sculptures. Until then, there had not been enough usable material. The stones found in Iceland itself were normally rather brittle.

Some of the most famous sculptors are:

3 3. Photographers

4 4. Architects



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Topics: Artists Of Iceland, 1. Painters, 2. Sculptors, 3. Photographers...

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