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Discover the beauty of Abstract Expressionist sculpture at MoMA. Learn about the works of Louise Nevelson, David Smith, Isamu Noguchi, and Louise Bourgeois. Explore what makes a sculpture, the use of materials, and artistic choices in creating these remarkable pieces. Compare and contrast the styles of Nevelson and Smith in this immersive journey through abstract sculptural art.
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Questions What makes something a sculpture? What makes something a painting? What kinds of materials do sculptors use to make art? What kinds of choices do artists make when creating sculptures? MoMA Abstract Expressionism
Take a close look at Sky Cathedral,by Louise Nevelson… • Describe this work. What shapes do you see? What kind of materials do you think she used? • How is this work like a painting? • How is this work like a sculpture? Louise Nevelson. Sky Cathedral. 1958 MoMA Abstract Expressionism
Let’s take a look at Australia,by David Smith • What words would you use to describe the lines and shapes in this sculpture? • What materials did he use? • Smith’s sculptures are often characterized as “drawing in space.” David Smith. Australia. 1951 MoMA Abstract Expressionism
Let’s compare Smith’s and Nevelson’s sculptures David Smith. Australia. 1951 Louise Nevelson. Sky Cathedral. 1958 • How are these sculptures similar? How are they different? MoMA Abstract Expressionism
Louise Nevelson. Sky Cathedral. 1958 MoMA Abstract Expressionism
David Smith. Australia. 1951 MoMA Abstract Expressionism
Isamu Noguchi. My Pacific (Polynesian Culture). 1942 MoMA Abstract Expressionism
Louise Bourgeois. Sleeping Figure, II. 1959 MoMA Abstract Expressionism