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Abstract Expressionism by Barbara Hess
Category: Art and Photography
The ineffable language of paint Abstract expressionism--the non-representational use of paint as a means of personal expression--emerged in America in the 1940s, inspired by the innovative work of Arshile Gorky. Considered the first art movement originating in the Americas to have a worldwide influence, ...Show more
Caspar David Friedrich: A-Z by Barbara Hess
Category: Art and Design | Series: A-Z Ser.
ON THE CONTEMPLATION OF NATURE One of his generation's most popular artists, German Romantic painter Caspar David Friedrich is known for his allegorical landscapes that convey a deep sense of contemplation and melancholy. 2024 marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of this outstanding artist, whose p ...Show more
Jasper Johns by Barbara Hess
Category: Art | Series: Taschen Basic Art Series
Though his work is often categorized as Pop Art for its use of popular iconography and household objects, Jasper Johns can also be described as a Neo-Dadaist. Using wax-based paint, plaster relief, collage, and even commonplace objects such as brooms and rulers in his paintings, Johns achieves a sculptu ...Show more
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