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Abstract Expressionism

Delve into Abstract Expressionism and its ability to evoke emotion and the sublime, analyzing works like "Vir Heroicus Sublimis" by Barnett Newman and "No. 16 (Red, Brown, and Black)" by Mark Rothko.

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Abstract Expressionism

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  1. Abstract Expressionism

  2. The Sublime and the Spiritual MoMA Abstract Expressionism

  3. Questions Can art evoke emotion? What techniques or strategies can artists use to represent or evoke emotion? MoMA Abstract Expressionism

  4. Take a close look at Vir Heroicus Sublimis, by Barnett Newman… • What words would you use to describe this painting? • What stylistic choices did the artist make in terms of color, composition, and subject? Barnett Newman. Vir Heroicus Sublimis. 1950 – 51 MoMA Abstract Expressionism

  5. Barnett Newman. Vir Heroicus Sublimis. 1950 – 51 • How does the title relate to what you see? • How might the painting’s large scale relate to the title? MoMA Abstract Expressionism

  6. Let’s look at No. 16 (Red, Brown, and Black), by Mark Rothko • What do you notice about his choice of color? • How would you describe the brushwork? • What emotions do these colors and composition evoke? • What effect do you think Rothko hoped to create? Mark Rothko. No. 16 (Red, Brown, and Black). 1958 MoMA Abstract Expressionism

  7. Questions Can the process of making art be a spiritual act? Can viewing art be a spiritual experience? MoMA Abstract Expressionism

  8. Barnett Newman. Vir Heroicus Sublimis. 1950 – 51 MoMA Abstract Expressionism

  9. Louise Nevelson. Sky Cathedral. 1958 MoMA Abstract Expressionism

  10. Mark Rothko. No. 16 (Red, Brown, and Black). 1958 MoMA Abstract Expressionism

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