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This exploration delves into the rise of Abstract Expressionism and Minimalism, rooted in New York City. Artists like Frank Stella and David Smith challenged traditional boundaries, embracing non-objective imagery and emotionally charged personal meaning. By the 1960s, Minimalists utilized unconventional materials, like plywood and scrap metal, creating works that avoided metaphors and symbolism. Assemblage and found object art transformed discarded materials into profound artistic expressions, elevating what many considered trash into captivating art, exemplified by Louise Nevelson's innovative approach.
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Abstract Expressionism • Non-Objective Imagery • Emotionally charged with personal meaning
Minimalists attempted to avoid metaphorical associations, symbolism, and suggestions of spiritual transcendence.
By the early 1960s, many of these artists had abandoned paintingMinimalist works employed non-art materials such as plywood, scrap metal, and fluorescent light bulbs.
"A sculpture is just a painting cut out and stood up somewhere.'’ Frank Stella
Assemblage Art • Found Object Art
Art has been created from cast-off materials since art has been in existence. Certain artists are drawn to making something out of what would generally be considered nothing — taking what most people would view as useless and arranging it in an artistic manner, or placing it with traditional materials or in a particular setting that elevatesit from junk to art.
