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Abstract Expressionism

Abstract Expressionism. Jackson Pollock: Revolutions in Painting. MoMA Abstract Expressionism Theme. Questions. Why might an artist choose to paint abstractly instead of representationally—depicting figures, shapes, objects, or scenes? What kinds of choices do artists make when painting?.

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Abstract Expressionism

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  1. Abstract Expressionism

  2. Jackson Pollock: Revolutions in Painting MoMA Abstract Expressionism Theme

  3. Questions Why might an artist choose to paint abstractly instead of representationally—depicting figures, shapes, objects, or scenes? What kinds of choices do artists make when painting? MoMA Abstract Expressionism Theme

  4. Take a close look at One: Number 31, by Jackson Pollock… Jackson Pollock. One: Number 31, 1950 What words would you use to describe this painting? What gestures or movements did Pollock make, based on what you see? How would you describe the lines in the painting? MoMA Abstract Expressionism Theme

  5. Let’s look at Jacob’s Ladder by Helen Frankenthaler • How does Frankenthaler use lines to create shapes? • What kinds of shapes do you see in her work? • What gestures or movements did Frankenthaler have to make, based on what you see? Helen Frankenthaler. Jacob's Ladder. 1957. MoMA Abstract Expressionism Theme

  6. Let’s compare Pollock and Frankenthaler Jackson Pollock. One: Number 31, 1950 Helen Frankenthaler. Jacob's Ladder. 1957. • How are these paintings similar? • How are they different? MoMA Abstract Expressionism Theme

  7. Let’s compare Pollock and Frankenthaler Jackson Pollock. One: Number 31, 1950 Helen Frankenthaler. Jacob’s Ladder, 1928 • Do these paintings convey chaos or control? • What do you think? MoMA Abstract Expressionism Theme

  8. Questions Why might an artist choose to paint abstractly instead of representationally—depicting figures, shapes, objects, or scenes? What kinds of choices do artists make when painting? MoMA Abstract Expressionism Theme

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