Q.1- Who art the best artists of Abstract Expressionism?

Jackson Pollock
Mark Rothko
Willem de Kooning
Roy Lichtenstein
Robert Rauschenberg

These are some best artists of this art style wherein Jackson Pollock is very renowned for his artwork then Mark Rothko comes with his unique style. 

Both Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko are counted among the pioneers of this art style during this time.

Besides them, Willem de Kooning has also given a significant contribution to this art. The paintings of Roy Lichtenstein is also very beautiful. And the depictions of Robert Rauschenberg are a little bit different from mainstream paintings.

In a nutshell, Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko are the artists of Abstract Expressionism whose paintings are used commercially. 

And the paintings of Willem de Kooning and Roy Lichtenstein also remain in high demand in the advertisement industry.

But if you are an art lover and your budget is less then you should prefer the painting of Robert Rauschenberg.

Q.2- Which are the best paintings of Abstract Expressionism?

No. 5, 1948
Woman I
Blue Nudes
Mural (1943)
Moon Woman

“No. 5, 1948” is one of the most important artworks of Abstract Expressionism which remains in high demand in the advertisement industry.

And “Woman I” is the second painting that comes in this category, the beauty of “No. 5, 1948” and “Woman I” is still intact.

Along with these paintings, “Blue Nudes” and “Mural (1943)” are also known for their beauty. If you see “Blue Nudes” , it is unique in comparison with other pictures of Abstract Expressionism.

Overall, these all paintings have been made during the Abstract Expressionism movement. The artist of “Mural (1943)” had also made this painting during this art movement.

Q.3- If I am a student then what should I know about this art style?

If you are an art student then you should know the following things.

Contents:-

• Style
• Art critics of the post–World War II era
• History
  • World War II and the Post-War period
    • Gorky, Hofmann, and Graham
    • Pollock and Abstract influences
    • Action painting
    • Color field
    • In the 1960s after abstract expressionism
  • Abstract expressionism and the Cold War
  • Consequences
  • Major sculpture
  • List of abstract expressionists
    • Abstract expressionist artists

Indeed, these things would help you in making a good grasp over the content of the Abstract Expressionism movement.

Q.4- Who is considered the Father of Abstract Expressionism?

There is no fixed answer because, in the journey of Abstract Expressionism movement, we see many artists and their paintings in the renaissance of the Abstract Expressionism movement which played a pivotal role. 

Therefore naming any individual would be insulting other artists.

But if we see the history of Abstract Expressionism movement, then we can give some artists’ name such as Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Willem de Kooning, Roy Lichtenstein and Robert Rauschenberg.

Because their contribution to the renaissance of Abstract Expressionism is huge, these are counted among elite class in the history of this art movement.

Q.5- What is Abstract Expressionism and what are the best examples of it?

Definition of Abstract Expressionism

Abstract Expressionism is the part of American painting which is technically the part of surrealism. Artists of this art emphasize on subconscious creation and spontaneous and automatic depiction of its paintings.

Examples of Abstract Expressionism