Barbara Hess
Abstract Expressionism
- ISBN 13:
- 9783836505178
- author:
- Barbara Hess
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Taschen GmbH
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 26.6 x 1.4 x 22 cm
- Genre:
- , Barbara Hess,Abstract Expressionism,Tasc
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Abstract Expressionism: A Revolutionary Art Movement In the 1940s, a new art movement emerged in America that would go on to have a profound impact on the world. Abstract Expressionism was born out of a desire to break free from traditional representational art forms and explore new ways of expressing emotions and ideas through paint. Characterized by large-scale canvases, bold brushstrokes, and a focus on accident or chance, this movement gave rise to two distinct sub-categories: action painting and color field painting. Artists such as Jackson Pollock, Philip Guston, Robert Motherwell, Mark Rothko, and Willem de Kooning pushed the boundaries of what was possible with paint, creating works that conveyed complex emotions and ideas through subtle forms, textures, and shades. With this book, you can explore the key works of 20 influential Abstract Expressionist artists, gaining a deeper understanding of this pivotal moment in art history.
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