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Abstract Expressionism. By Laura Shanette Soto. 1900-1950 Primary Elements of Abstract Expressionism. Colors (bright, bold, complementary) Absence of Form Emphasis on subjective emotion A rebellion from realism. Expressionism.
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Abstract Expressionism By Laura Shanette Soto
1900-1950Primary Elements of Abstract Expressionism • Colors (bright, bold, complementary) • Absence of Form • Emphasis on subjective emotion • A rebellion from realism
Expressionism • Definition: A movement in the art world during the early part of the 20th century that emphasized subjective expression of the artists inner experience. • Abstract Expressionism used more representational shapes and forms as opposed to Expressionism which still used more realistic depiction with an emotional undercurrent.
Premiere Artists • Wassilly Kandinsky 1866-1944 • Jackson Pollock 1912-1956 • Mark Rothko 1903-1970
KANDINSKY • Blu by Kandinsky 1916
KANDINSKY • Black Strokes by Kandinski 1912
ROTHKO • White Center by Mark Rothko 1950
ROTHKO • Red Abstract by Mark Rothko 1944
JACKSON POLLOCK The Revolutionary
POLLOCK • No. 7 by Jackson Pollock 1951
Summary • Abstract Expressionism gave way to many more revolutionary techniques and genres of art. Expression of emotion in painting has always been relevant but these abstract expressionists took it to another level, using ambiguous shapes and color to create overall feelings.