Abstract Expressionism

( Lavender Mist by Jackson Pollock) (1950)

5 key artists1.
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Jackson Pollock
Mark Rothko
Willem de Kooning
Barnett Newman
Franz Kline

5 stylistic features1. Influenced by unconscious-like themes, juxtaposition (surrealism influence)

2. Mythic sort of, not real
3. Energetic, seemingly chaotic
4. Reductive
5. Action packed!
PhilosophyThe artists from the abstract expressionism movement tried to create romantic like paintings, with a
jagged, individual twist. They also attempted to generate a feeling of freedom for the viewer. They
painted things that give off the unspoken sort of vibe, things that people dont usually talk about around
the dinner table. Self expression and unconscious chaos was the main theme of most abstract
expressionism pieces.
Citation- http://www.theartstory.org/movement-abstract-expressionism.htm