Hans Richter

German artist (1888–1976)
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Hans Richter

Summary

Hans Richter is a human[1]. Born in Berlin[2], he… he was born on April 6, 1888[3]. He died in Minusio[4]. He died on February 1, 1976[5]. He worked as a painter[6], art historian[7], filmmaker[8], illustrator[9], and film director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (309 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Berlin[2], Hans Richter…
  • Hans Richter passed away in Minusio[4].
  • Hans Richter was born on April 6, 1888[3].
  • Hans Richter died on February 1, 1976[5].
  • Hans Richter held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Hans Richter held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Hans Richter held citizenship in Switzerland[14].
  • Hans Richter's professions included painter[6].
  • Hans Richter's professions included art historian[7].
  • Hans Richter worked as a filmmaker[8].
  • Hans Richter worked as an illustrator[9].
  • Hans Richter worked as a film director[10].
  • Hans Richter's professions included graphic artist[15].
  • Hans Richter's field of work was painting[16].
  • Hans Richter's field of work was cinematography[17].
  • Hans Richter's field of work was visual arts[18].
  • Hans Richter's field of work was graphics[19].
  • Hans Richter's field of work was art history[20].
  • Hans Richter's field of work was film[21].
  • Hans Richter was employed by Bauhaus[22].
  • A notable student of Hans Richter was Peter Klasen[23].
  • Hans Richter received the German Film Award[24].
  • Hans Richter was a member of American Abstract Artists[25].
  • Hans Richter is recorded as male[26].
  • Hans Richter's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Berlin[2], Hans Richter… he was born on April 6, 1888[3].

Education

Hans Richter studied under Ferruccio Busoni[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], art historian[7], filmmaker[8], illustrator[9], film director[10], and graphic artist[15]. Fields of work include painting[16], a method[29]; cinematography[17], an academic major[30]; visual arts[18], a type of arts[31]; graphics[19], a method[32]; art history[20], an academic discipline[33]; and film[21]. Among Hans Richter's employers was Bauhaus[22]. A notable student of him was Peter Klasen[23].

Recognition

Hans Richter received the German Film Award[24].

Death and Burial

Hans Richter died on February 1, 1976[5]. He died in Minusio[4].

Why It Matters

Hans Richter ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (309 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Hans Richter born?

Hans Richter's place of birth was Berlin[2].

Where did Hans Richter die?

Hans Richter died in Minusio[4].

What did Hans Richter do for work?

Hans Richter worked as painter[6], art historian[7], filmmaker[8], illustrator[9], and film director[10].

What awards did Hans Richter receive?

Honors received include German Film Award[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Animation: A World History: Volume I: Foundations - The Golden Age. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Animation: A World History: Volume I: Foundations - The Golden Age. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . SIKART. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . bauhaus.community. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . americanabstractartists.org. Retrieved . americanabstractartists.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [23] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . Animation: A World History: Volume I: Foundations - The Golden Age. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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