Anwar Shemza
Anwar Jalal Shemza (Urdu: انور جلال شمزا) (14 July 1928 – 18 January 1985) was an artist and writer active in Pakistan and later the United Kingdom. Despite being better known as an artist, Shemza published several Urdu novels and books of poetry in the 1950s and wrote plays performed on Radio Pakistan. Shemza was initially influenced by Modernism most notably Paul Klee although later works also showed a traditional Islamic influence. He was also an accomplished printmaker, having his work exhibited at the International Print Biennial in Tokyo.
Anwar Jalal Shemza | |
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Anwar Shemza in 1958 | |
| Born | انور جلال شمزا 14 July 1928 Shimla, India |
| Died | 18 January 1985 (aged 56) Stafford, England |
| Education | University of the Punjab National College of Arts Slade School of Fine Art |
| Known for | Painting, printmaking, novels, poetry, playwright |
| Notable work | Meem series (1960s); Roots series (1970s); The Page (1984) |
| Movement | Lahore Art Circle (modernist art) |
| Spouse | Mary Taylor (1958) |
| Website | www.anwarshemza.com |
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