Description: (French Painter Who Began His Career with Abstract Painting Before Switching to Figurative Art)
Jean Hélion was a French painter recognized for his abstract art in the 1930s, establishing himself as a leading modernist artist. Transitioning from abstraction, he later focused on figurative painting in his midcareer. Hélion was also an accomplished author, writing multiple books and actively participating in critical writing. Over his nearly five-decade-long career, he demonstrated versatility in artistic expression and a profound involvement in the realm of art criticism.