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Abstract Expressionism

Explore the world of Abstract Expressionism through the lens of artists like Jackson Pollock, Helen Frankenthaler, and Willem de Kooning. Delve into the techniques, materials, and choices artists make in their abstract works. Compare and contrast different abstract paintings to understand the elements of chaos and control.

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Abstract Expressionism

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  1. Abstract Expressionism

  2. Processes and Materials of Abstract Expressionist Painting MoMA Abstract Expressionism

  3. Questions Why might an artist choose to paint abstractly instead of representationally—depicting figures, shapes, objects, or scenes? What kinds of choices do artists make when painting? What kinds of materials and techniques does a painter use? MoMA Abstract Expressionism

  4. Take a close look at One: Number 31, by Jackson Pollock • What words would you use to describe this painting? • How would you describe the lines in the painting? • What kind of gestures or movements do you think Pollock made to make this painting? What do you see that makes you think that? Jackson Pollock. One: Number 31. 1950 MoMA Abstract Expressionism

  5. Let’s look at Jacob’s Ladder,by Helen Frankenthaler • What kinds of shapes do you see in her work? • Based on what you see, what gestures or movements do you think Frankenthaler made? Helen Frankenthaler. Jacob’s Ladder. 1928 MoMA Abstract Expressionism

  6. Let’s compare works by Pollock and Frankenthaler Jackson Pollock. One: Number 31. 1950 Helen Frankenthaler. Jacob’s Ladder. 1928 • How are these paintings similar? How are they different? MoMA Abstract Expressionism

  7. Frankenthaler has spoken about opposites in her work—about a combination of freedom and restraint; accident and control. Do you think Frankenthaler’s and Pollock’s paintings are governed by chaos or control? Helen Frankenthaler. Jacob’s Ladder. 1928 MoMA Abstract Expressionism

  8. Take a close look at Woman, I, by Willem de Kooning… • What words would you use to describe this painting? • How has de Kooning chosen to represent this woman? Willem De Kooning. Woman, I. 1950 – 52 MoMA Abstract Expressionism

  9. How is Woman, I similar to or different from these other representations of women? LEFT TO RIGHT: Venus von Willendorf paleolithic sculpture, image protected under Creative Commons by Oke; Willem de Kooning. Woman, I. 1950-52; Pinup Girl image protected under Creative Commons by Tor Kristensen MoMA Abstract Expressionism

  10. Jackson Pollock. One: Number 31, 1950. 1950 MoMA Abstract Expressionism

  11. Helen Frankenthaler. Jacob’s Ladder. 1928 MoMA Abstract Expressionism

  12. Franz Kline. Chief. 1950 MoMA Abstract Expressionism

  13. Ad Reinhardt. Abstract Painting. 1963 MoMA Abstract Expressionism

  14. Willem De Kooning. Woman, I. 1950 – 52 MoMA Abstract Expressionism

  15. Barnett Newman. The Voice. 1950 MoMA Abstract Expressionism

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