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Inés Puyó
Inés Puyó León (December 9, 1906 – March 21, 1996) was a Chilean painter and teacher. She taught at the Instituto Chileno Italiano (Chilean Italian Institute) in Santiago for many years. Themes in her artwork included Still life, still lifes, flowers, religious imagery, and the seascapes of Puerto Montt. Biography Inés Puyó León was born on December 9, 1906, in Santiago, Chile. She studied at the Escuela de Bella Artes de Santiago from 1927 to 1928, under Juan Francisco González and Ricardo Richon Brunet. On a scholarship from the Chilean government, Puyó traveled to France in 1930. She studied at the Académie Scandinave in Paris, under Henry de Warroquier, Othon Friesz, and André Lhote. In the 1930s she continued her training in New York City, under Amédée Ozenfant. After returning to Chile, she joined the avant-garde Grupo Montparnasse. Puyó took an enamel on metals class at the Escuela de Artes Aplicadas in Santiago, under José Perotti Ronzoni, José Perotti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santiago
Santiago (, ; ), also known as Santiago de Chile (), is the capital and largest city of Chile and one of the largest cities in the Americas. It is located in the country's central valley and is the center of the Santiago Metropolitan Region, which has a population of seven million, representing 40% of Chile's total population. Most of the city is situated between above sea level. Founded in 1541 by the Spanish conquistador Pedro de Valdivia, Santiago has served as the capital city of Chile since colonial times. The city features a downtown core characterized by 19th-century neoclassical architecture and winding side streets with a mix of Art Deco, Gothic Revival, and other styles. Santiago's cityscape is defined by several standalone hills and the fast-flowing Mapocho River, which is lined by parks such as Parque Bicentenario, Parque Forestal, and Parque de la Familia. The Andes Mountains are visible from most parts of the city and contribute to a smog problem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
