Kamal Amin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Kamal Amin

Egyptian artist

Date of Birth: 30-May-1923

Place of Birth: Tanta, Gharbia Governorate, Egypt

Date of Death: 15-Jul-1979

Profession: painter

Nationality: Egypt

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Kamal Amin Awad (Arabic: ???? ???? ????) (1923–1979) was a pioneering Egyptian artist in the field of graphic arts.
The artist, whose masterpieces and unique techniques impressed Egyptian modern art, was born in Tanta in 1923.
He was interested in teaching his students about the modern techniques applied by schools abroad.
However, he was keen to make use of the talents of his ancient forerunners in view of Egypt's rich Pharaonic, Coptic, Islamic and Folk arts.
Accordingly, he succeeded in a unique style in his works.
The artist's versatility helped him to work as a photographer, a sculptor, and an illustrator.
He received the First Class Award of Art and Science in 1974.