(Encyclopedia) Hoffmann, Max, 1869–1927, German general in World War I. A brilliant strategist, he contributed to the German victory over the Russians at Tannenberg and in 1916 became chief of staff…
(Encyclopedia) Frisch, Max, 1911–91, Swiss writer. He obtained a diploma in architecture in 1941, and his designs included the Zürich Recreation Park. After 1955 he became recognized as one of Europe…
(Encyclopedia) Ernst, MaxErnst, Maxmäks ĕrnst [key] 1891–1976, German painter. After World War I, Ernst joined the Dada movement in Paris and then became a founder of surrealism. Apart from the…
(Encyclopedia) Jacob, MaxJacob, Maxmäks [key]Jacob, Max zhäkôbˈ [key], 1876–1944, French writer and painter, b. Brittany. His dream-inspired verse, plays, novels, and paintings bridged and gave…
(Encyclopedia) Max, GabrielMax, Gabrielgäˈbrēĕl mäks [key], 1840–1915, German painter and illustrator, b. Prague; son and pupil of the sculptor Josef Max (1803–54). A student of psychology and…
(Encyclopedia) Max, Peter, 1937–, American artist, b. Berlin. Max is noted for his undulating graphic designs in bright, vibrating colors. His style has influenced much commercial art. It is…
(Encyclopedia) Aub, MaxAub, Maxmäks oup [key], 1903–72, Spanish author, b. Paris. He was educated in Spain where he lived until 1942, when he emigrated to Mexico. His style combines realism with…
(Encyclopedia) Müller, Max (Friedrich Maximilian Müller, Friedrich Max Müller, or Friedrich Max-Müller)Müller, Maxmäks [key]Müller, Max mülˈər [key]Müller, Max;frēˈdrĭkh mäkˌsēmēlˈyän [key], 1823–…
(Encyclopedia) Ophüls, MaxOphüls, Maxôˈfüls [key], 1902–57, German-born French film director, b. Saarbrücken as Maximilian Oppenheimer. He started his career in the 1920s as an stage actor and…
(Encyclopedia) Pechstein, MaxPechstein, Maxmäks pĕkhˈshtīn [key], 1881–1955, German expressionist painter and graphic artist. Early contact with the art of Van Gogh stimulated his development toward…
