ARTISTS OF ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM
ARTISTS OF ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM
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In a previous essay, three different artists and their Abstract Expressionism pieces were discussed along with descriptions of their artwork and a look into their personal philosophies of art. The previous discussion also covered an explanation of the circumstances in which the pieces fit in with the time period and the environment of that time period. The following essay continues with the comparison of the form, content of the subject matter of the three artist’s works. The aesthetic qualities and symbolic significance of the pieces will be discussed as well as the artist’s points of view.
THE ARTISTS OF ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM The perception and creation of works of art is changing and moving into more modern eras. One such change in the perception of art creations is an art form referred to as Abstract Expression, which results from spur of the moment creations that are pulled from deep emotions and an urgent need to express those emotions through many type of art forms. One of the Abstract Expressionism art forms is painting where the artist’s replace the traditional brush strokes with a more random approach to painting. The subject matter of these paintings, in most cases, is not recognizable; however, some of the later artists have used abstract expressionism and incorporated recognizable figures in their art. These types of paintings began in New York shortly after World War II. (AIU, 2013). A few of the pieces from the time period include: Pollock’s “Autumn Rhythm” – Number 30, (1950), Untitled, (c. 1947) by Norman Lewis, and Frankenthaler’s “Eden” (1956), and Koonings’ “Woman and Bicycle” (1952-1953).
“Autumn Rhythm” (1950), was created by soaking a canvas with a layer of black paint that was diluted and used for the framework of the entire painting. Once the initial layer soaked the entire area of the canvas, other colors were added to create the effect of the painting. These colors were white,
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In a previous essay, three different artists and their Abstract Expressionism pieces were discussed along with descriptions of their artwork and a look into their personal philosophies of art. The previous discussion also covered an explanation of the circumstances in which the pieces fit in with the time period and the environment of that time period. The following essay continues with the comparison of the form, content of the subject matter of the three artist’s works. The aesthetic qualities and symbolic significance of the pieces will be discussed as well as the artist’s points of view.
THE ARTISTS OF ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM The perception and creation of works of art is changing and moving into more modern eras. One such change in the perception of art creations is an art form referred to as Abstract Expression, which results from spur of the moment creations that are pulled from deep emotions and an urgent need to express those emotions through many type of art forms. One of the Abstract Expressionism art forms is painting where the artist’s replace the traditional brush strokes with a more random approach to painting. The subject matter of these paintings, in most cases, is not recognizable; however, some of the later artists have used abstract expressionism and incorporated recognizable figures in their art. These types of paintings began in New York shortly after World War II. (AIU, 2013). A few of the pieces from the time period include: Pollock’s “Autumn Rhythm” – Number 30, (1950), Untitled, (c. 1947) by Norman Lewis, and Frankenthaler’s “Eden” (1956), and Koonings’ “Woman and Bicycle” (1952-1953).
“Autumn Rhythm” (1950), was created by soaking a canvas with a layer of black paint that was diluted and used for the framework of the entire painting. Once the initial layer soaked the entire area of the canvas, other colors were added to create the effect of the painting. These colors were white,
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