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Abstract Expressionism

Explore the dynamic world of Abstract Expressionism through iconic works by Adolph Gottlieb, Lee Krasner, and Clyfford Still at MoMA. Delve into the unique shapes, patterns, and meaning behind each piece, questioning artistic traditions and boundaries.

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Abstract Expressionism

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  1. Abstract Expressionism

  2. Abstract Expressionism: A New Art for a New World MoMA Abstract Expressionism

  3. Take a close look at Man Looking at Woman, by Adolph Gottlieb… • What kinds of lines and shapes does Gottlieb use in this work? • What do these images make you think of? Adolph Gottlieb. Man Looking at Woman. 1949 MoMA Abstract Expressionism

  4. Let’s look at Untitled,by Lee Krasner • What kinds of shapes and patterns do you see in this work? • How do you think Krasner made this work? Lee Krasner. Untitled. 1949 MoMA Abstract Expressionism

  5. Let’s compare Gottlieb’s and Krasner’s work Lee Krasner. Untitled. 1949 Adolph Gottlieb. Man Looking at Woman. 1949 • How are these paintings similar? How are they different? MoMA Abstract Expressionism

  6. How are Gottlieb’s and Krasner’s works similar to these forms of writing? How are they different? Common hieroglyphic forms, protected under a Creative Commons License ; Text from Hebrew Bible, image protected under Creative Commons by Shai MoMA Abstract Expressionism

  7. Adolph Gottlieb. Man Looking at Woman. 1949 Common hieroglyphic forms MoMA Abstract Expressionism

  8. Lee Krasner. Untitled. 1949 Text from Hebrew Bible MoMA Abstract Expressionism

  9. Let’s look at Clyfford Still’s 1944-N No. 2 • What words would you use to describe Still’s painting? • What does this painting make you think of? • Why do you think Still might have titled this painting 1944-N No. 2? Clyfford Still, 1944-N No. 2. 1944 MoMA Abstract Expressionism

  10. Still rejected any figurative interpretations of his work, claiming to remove any recognizable imagery in his work: "I paint only myself, not nature.“ Do you agree or disagree? Why or why not? Clyfford Still, 1944-N No. 2. 1944 MoMA Abstract Expressionism

  11. Questions Can artists ever completely shed tradition to create a new kind of art? Or are artists always bound to the art that came before them? MoMA Abstract Expressionism

  12. Clyfford Still, 1944-N No. 2. 1944 MoMA Abstract Expressionism

  13. Adolph Gottlieb. Man Looking at Woman. 1949 MoMA Abstract Expressionism

  14. Norman Lewis. City Night. 1949 MoMA Abstract Expressionism

  15. Barnett Newman. Broken Obelisk. 1963 – 69 MoMA Abstract Expressionism

  16. Lee Krasner. Untitled. 1949 MoMA Abstract Expressionism

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