Franz Weissmann
Franz Weissmann | |
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Franz Weissmann in 1959 | |
| Born | Franz Josef Weissmann September 15, 1911 |
| Died | July 18, 2005 (aged 93) |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Occupation | Sculptor |
| Years active | 1950–2005 |
Franz Josef Weissmann (September 15, 1911 – July 18, 2005) was a Brazilian sculptor born in Austria, emigrating to Brazil while he was eleven years old. Geometric shapes, like cubes and squares, are strongly featured in his works. He was one of the founders of the Neo-Concrete Movement.