Abstract+Expressionism

Abstract Expressionism is a movment is art that many enjoy, while many others struggle to understand and appreciate. It is characterized by artwork that looks acidental, although some pieces were highly planned out. It's hard to really understand these paintings by looking on the internet, because most of them are on HUGE canvasses. The compositiona are based on the play of paint layers, colors, and textures, and there is usually no attempt to represent any person or object. Some are highly energetic (see Pollock) while others are quite meditative and calm (see Rothko).

Jackson Pollock, American || No, 5, 1948 Jackson Pollock, American || Rising Moon, 1964 Hans Hoffman, American || Icon Adolph Gottlieb || Woman VI, 1963 Willem De Kooning || Red on Maroon, 1959 Mark Rothko ||
 * [[image:pollock.jpg width="312" height="384"]]
 * [[image:hofmann_rising_moon_1964.jpg width="326" height="350"]]
 * [[image:DeKooning-Woman.jpg width="295" height="344"]]

Abstract Expressionism Overview at the Met, Info at ArtLex, PBS Site,

Adolph Gottlieb Interesting Facts and Quotes,

Hans Hoffman HansHoffman.net,Interesting Facts and Quotes,

Jackson Pollock Interesting Facts and Quotes, Painting Info, JacksonPollock.com, at CGFA,

Mark Rothko Interesting Facts and Quotes,