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Review of Serge Guilbaut's "How New York Stole the Idea of Modern Art: Abstract Expressionism, Freedom and the Cold War"In "How New York Stole the Idea of Modern Art," Serge Guilbaut takes a critical look into the real history surrounding the beginning of the American abstract art movement during the late 1940s.- German Expressionist Film: A PrimerGerman Expressionism was one of the most influential movements in film. Here's some background on this important style of film making.
- Abstract Expressionist Art: A Truly American MovementBrief descriptive overview of Abstract Expressionist Art and its origins in the United States. This article claims that Abstract Expressionism is a truly American phenomenon.
Comparing Fauvism and German ExpressionismBoth Fauvism and German Expressionism used color to convey emotion; for the Fauves, it was joy, and for the Expressionists, sorrow.
Abstract ExpressionismIn 1940s-1950s New York, a new school of painters took center stage with their art, the Abstract Expressionists.- Controversial ArtThis article looks at different styles in art and how they compare and differ.
- The City and Anomie in German ExpressionismThe theories of Worringer and Durkheim go far in explaining the source of the German Expressionists' unease over modernity--as seen in the city scenes of Kirchner and Beckmann in particular.
- The Rise of Abstract ExpressionismA brief history and overview of Abstract Expressionism.
- Art History: Understanding Abstract ExpressionismIf someone was to ask you to paint your soul, what would it look like? How would you begin?
- 20th Century Art: From Expressionism to CubismThree main currents of influence ignited creativity, and guided painting at the turn of the twentieth century: Expressionism, Abstraction, and Fantasy.
- Abstract Expressionism: Pollock and Kooning Changed Our Perception of ArtAnxieties and cultural experiences led directly to the development of Abstract Expressionism, and its two sub-styles of Action Painting and Color Field Painting.
Art Styles and What They MeanI am sure you have wondered at one time or another what was going through the artist's mind at the time he/she created that work of art. There are so many styles of art, but what do they mean?
Edvard Munch's Expression on the WorldEdvard Munch's turbulent life helped him to find his niche in the Arts. Through his travels, trials and his view of reality, Munch created beauty from hell.
Writing as Personal TransformationExpressionism in composition studies views the process of writing as personal transformation. Finding one's authentic voice is more important than the final writing product.- Fauvism and German ExpressionismDiscussion question for Survey of Modern and Contemporary Art class.
- Abstract Expression Within LogicAnalization of Abstract Expression as it incorporates logic, through action and color field and theory.
- Elaine De Kooning: Sexism in Abstract Expressionist ArtIn the review by Martica Sawin of the biography "Elaine de Kooning: The Spirit of Abstract Expressionism, Selected Writings" the author evaluates the reasons why Elaine de Kooning and her art are not acknowledged as equal to that of male contemporaries.
- Illusionism and Expressionism in FilmWhat is the difference?
- Twentieth Century Art Comparisons: Schiele, Kahlo, DuchampAn essay comparing and contrasting some of the major ideas, techniques and movements created by Schiele, Kahlo, and Duchamp.
- The Art of Paul KleePaull Klee's art looks at first like a child could do it. But klee is a sophisticated artist who belongs to no one school of art.
- Art is Relative: A Look at Four Great Artists and Their Contributions to the Art WorldArt is relative to the person creating it and the person or person that is viewing it. Each individual viewing the piece will come to there own conclusion of what exactly the piece means to them.