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I've always been a huge fan of abstract expressionism, however, as a teacher I am often asked, "how is this art?" To truly answer that question you must experience these pieces in real life. I often tell my students that you need to stand before it and take it all in. I've seen Jackson Pollocks and Mark Rothkos before and yet I am still struck by their presence and energy every time I see them.
The ironic thing about abstract expressionism is how many people do not understand it and yet it was created for everyone. People want to know what the painting is about, what is its 'meaning'? But the artists simply wanted the viewer to experience it and have an emotional response to it. So, it truly is art for everyone.
Have a look through the fantastic videos: http://www.ago.net/abstract-expressionist-new-york
You will note how different each artist was. What brought them together was this need to express themselves and the society in which they lived.
Unfortunately, the exhibit ended just prior to the new school year so I will not be able to take my students to experience this. Although, I hope that they will have the chance some other time.
You know the saying "A picture is worth a thousand words."? Well, I say, a picture of an artwork is barely worth one word. Live it! Breath it! Experience it!
My favourite video is the one where the curator from the MOMA talks about Jackson Pollock and his first 'splatter' painting. She tells the story about Pollock asking his wife if what he was doing was really a painting?
ReplyDeleteMy favourite video is the Jackson Pollock one explaining that he as an artist did not plan out this paintings but expericed them he himself seeing what the finished product at the end is. He dosn't use conventional methods to paint but uses the tip of the wooden paintbush or using his hands or splatters.
ReplyDeletei wish i got to see this exhibit
ReplyDeleteOne video that got me interested was Mr. Newman's paintings. I saw the interview of the lady explaining about the artwork of Newman. By the imformations I realized that his paintings do look like childish simple paintings but if we take a mind of our psycological knowledge we get to imagine the phenomenon or a place or mood that he went through when he was painting his artworks. If not, it could be the place where he dreamed of going or could be the feeling that he once had with someone. There are a lot of interpretation about his artwork and I bet no one knows but him. But the fun fact is, he makes us imagine the different yet similar world in our own mind.
ReplyDeleteI saw the interview of the lady explaining about the artwork of Newman. By the imformations I realized that his paintings do look like childish simple paintings but if we take a mind of our psycological knowledge we get to imagine the phenomenon or a place or mood that he went through when he was painting his artworks. If not, it could be the place where he dreamed of going or could be the feeling that he once had with someone. There are a lot of interpretation about his artwork and I bet no one knows but him. But the fun fact is, he makes us imagine the different yet similar world in our own mind.
ReplyDeleteI think that abstract expressionism is a really cool style of art. I like the ìfeatured worksî because of the bright colouring. This seems like an amazing exhibit. As an artist abstract is my favorite style due to people being able to depict it in many ways.
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i went there :D
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i wish
I was there before the school started and I saw Pollock's famous splatter painting, too. Although I don't think I had the full appreciation of the great pieces, I really enjoyed the aesthetic aspect of them. Guess it is a good advantage of looking at abstract expression because no one will blame what comment is made because there is not of a definate answer though I preffer art pieces with some figures or historical stories in them. So I think it would really be a good idea to go to any art gallery like small private one or governmental museum to share art discussion or use our knowledge from the art classes.
ReplyDeleteI was there before the school started and I saw Pollock's famous splatter painting, too. Although I don't think I had the full appreciation of the great pieces, I really enjoyed the aesthetic aspect of them. Guess it is a good advantage of looking at abstract expression because no one will blame what comment is made because there is not of a definate answer though I preffer art pieces with some figures or historical stories in them. So I think it would really be a good idea to go to any art gallery like small private one or governmental museum to share art discussion or use our knowledge from the art classes.
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