Discussion 5 – Abstract Expressionism

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Discussion 5 – Abstract Expressionism

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Discussion 5 – Abstract Expressionism

 

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  1. Take a look at the first 4 images in the slide show and write down what you see and how you feel about the artwork. Please don’t look at the rest of the pdf file, only the first 4 images. 

 

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  1. Then you can start looking at the rest of the pdf file, read all the information, and watch all the artist videos and answer these questions. As we always do, please comment on at least two of your classmates’ essays. 

 

1-What do you see in Mondrian’s paintings? Please explain your thoughts.

2-Look at Willem De Kooning’s Women and describe this painting. Describe the use of color and line quality.  How do you feel about this work?

3-Barnett Newman. List words or ideas that come to mind when you look at this painting. Why does this painting make you think about those words?

4-How would you describe the mood of Mark Rothko’s paintings?

5- What exactly did the Abstract Expressionists reject?

 

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