Lurçat, Jean (1892–1966)

French artist. He revived tapestry design, as in Le Chant du Monde 1957–63. Inspired by cubism and later Surrealism, his work is characterized by strong colours and bold stylization.

Cézanne and Picasso were influences on his early work. In the 1920s he travelled extensively, and his acquaintance with Spain and the Sahara led him to produce a number of paintings evoking the poetry of barren landscape. Better known for his tapestry designs, he has been largely responsible for the modern French revival of tapestry as an art.