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Abstract expressionism- Introduction- 50 words

Category: 1 (Literature)

Category: 2 (Visual art)

Abstract expressionism- Introduction through upper written categories.

These two above written categories, “Literature” and “Visual art” comprise an essential aspect of the life of this artist. Abstract expressionism is an art style of elite class which played a vital role in Abstract expressionism renaissance movement.

You would know these things in this article:- Style, Art critics of the post–World War II era, Abstract expressionism and the Cold War & Related styles, trends, schools, and movements.

There are other art movements such as “Abstract art,” “Magic realism,” and “Op art.”which are similar to some extent.

Some artists of Abstract expressionism come from other art styles such as Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Willem de Kooning, Roy Lichtenstein, and Robert Rauschenberg.

This art movement (Abstract expressionism) has many famous paintings/artworks such as “Blue Nudes,” “Mural (1943),” and “Moon Woman.”

If you see the beauty of these paintings, then “No. 5, 1948” comes at first place which is beautiful, “Woman I,” sometimes comes at the second place due to its demand.

If you (As a/an Abstract expressionism student) really want to read comprehensively then read these sections– “Literature (artistic approach)” and “Visual art (Other aspects).”

These categories comprise in-depth knowledge, especially- “Literature”-A Category.

ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM was an art movement, and if you want to read about Abstract expressionism comprehensively, then you should also cover its most famous artist– Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Willem de Kooning, Roy Lichtenstein, and Robert Rauschenberg.

But if you have less time, then you may select- Abstract expressionism Characteristic section.

Abstract expressionism- Characteristics

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Abstract expressionism- 4 Frequently asked questions

  1. What is Abstract expressionism?

Abstract expressionism is an art movement, and Abstract expressionism artist tries to express artistic thought through Abstract expressionism paintings/artworks.

There are so many artists such as Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and Willem de Kooning who defined this art style through their artworks such as “Blue Nudes,” “Mural (1943)” and “Moon Woman.”

Thus Abstract expressionism is a pastiche of many different art styles such as “Abstract art,” “Magic realism,” “Op art” etc.

  1. Why is Abstract expressionism still popular today?

There are two things, the demand of Abstract expressionism paintings/artworks and fame of Abstract expressionism artists. Still, there are many artworks which are in huge demand such as “Blue Nudes,” “Mural (1943)” and “No. 5, 1948.”

Still, there are many European exhibitions which display– “Blue Nudes,” “No. 5, 1948,” “Moon Woman.”

These Abstract expressionism paintings show the popularity of this art style. Jackson Pollock, Robert Rauschenberg, and Willem de Kooning are other factors of its popularity.

  1. What do you think about Abstract expressionism?

Abstract expressionism is an artistic and intellectual art movement which has a complicated history; Abstract expressionism was the way of expression for “Robert Rauschenberg,” “Willem de Kooning” and “Jackson Pollock.”

In philosophy and the history of ideas, this art style is very diverse. See category- “Literature” and “Visual art.”

You would get the depth of this art style, through Abstract expressionism artworks, artists try to emphasize on the free flow of expression.

Artworks of Abstract expressionism artists explore the relationship between celebrity culture (Literature) and visual expression (Visual art).

  1. What are the features of Abstract expressionism?

This art style is trendy; Abstract expressionism emerged in 1946 as Abstract expressionism movement when there was artistic standoff among European countries.

Some artists such as “Roy Lichtenstein,” “Jackson Pollock” and “Robert Rauschenberg.”

Actually, if you want to know the features of Abstract expressionism movement, then you should read about “Jackson Pollock” and “Mark Rothko.” And you may also know it by going through these categories- “Literature” and “Visual art.”

These categories cover everything comprehensively.

Abstract expressionism- Five topmost artists

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Abstract expressionism- Introduction of these artists.

1st JACKSON POLLOCK– Jackson Pollock is the artist of Abstract expressionism art movement who played a vital role in the Abstract expressionism art movement renaissance, the date of birth of this artist is January 28, 1912, and the place of birth is- Pob1.

This artist is known for/as American painter & the art student of League of New York. Due to regional effect, Paintings of this Abstract expressionism artist show resemblance with these areas. The artistic qualification of this artist is- American painter & the art student of League of New York.

But still, it’s a beauty of this Abstract expressionism art movement that you may compare these artworks with each other- “Moon Woman,” “Mural (1943),” “Blue Nudes,” “Woman I” and “No. 5, 1948.”

Notable works:- Convergence (1952) & Autumn Rhythm (1950).

Qualification:- American painter & the art student of League of New York.

2nd MARK ROTHKO– The date of birth of Mark Rothko is September 25, 1903, this artist was born during Abstract expressionism period when the Abstract expressionism art movement was on the peak wherein Mark Rothko had played a vital role in this art movement.

The date of birth of this artist is SEPTEMBER 25, 1903, and the place of birth is- POB2. The artistic qualification of this artist is- Russian Jewish descent and his school was Lincoln High School, Portland, Oregon.

Notable works:- Rothko Chapel in Houston, Texas & Untitled (Black on Grey), 1970.

Qualification:- Russian Jewish descent and his school was Lincoln High School, Portland, Oregon.

3rd WILLEM DE KOONING– This name also emerged during Abstract expressionism art movement. The artwork demand of Willem de Kooning is a little bit lesser than Jackson Pollock.

But the artworks of this artist (Willem de Kooning) are also very beautiful. The artistic qualification of this artist is- Presidential Medal of Freedom (1964) & Praemium Imperiale (1989)- (Dutch-American abstract expressionist artist).

Notable works:- Woman III, 1953 & Woman on a Bench, bronze of 1972.

Qualification:- Presidential Medal of Freedom (1964) & Praemium Imperiale (1989)- (Dutch-American abstract expressionist artist).

4th ROY LICHTENSTEIN– The artistic qualification of this artist is- Timothy Dwight School (American pop artist.).  Roy Lichtenstein is the artist of Abstract expressionism art movement who also played a vital role in the Abstract expressionism art movement renaissance.

The date of birth of this artist is October 27, 1923, and the place of birth is pob4. This artist is known for/as Timothy Dwight School (American pop artist.).

Notable works:- Group 5 Racing Version of BMW 320i & Happy Tears.

Qualification:- Timothy Dwight School (American pop artist.).

5th ROBERT RAUSCHENBERG– The date of birth of this artist is October 22, 1925, and the artistic qualification of this artist is- Kansas City Art Institute Académie Julian Black Mountain College. (American painter and graphic artist). The artworks demand of Robert Rauschenberg is a little bit lesser than Jackson Pollock.

But then also, paintings of this Abstract expressionism artist remain in high demand.

Notable works:- Canyon (1959) & Monogram (1959).

Qualification:- Kansas City Art Institute Académie Julian Black Mountain College. (American painter and graphic artist).

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