Abstract Expressionism

Abstract Expressionist Sculpture MoMA Abstract Expressionism

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? MoMA Abstract Expressionism Louise Nevelson. Sky Cathedral. 1958

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.” MoMA Abstract Expressionism David Smith. Australia. 1951

How are these sculptures similar? How are they different? Let’s compare Smith’s and Nevelson’s sculptures MoMA Abstract Expressionism Louise Nevelson. Sky Cathedral David Smith. Australia. 1951

Louise Nevelson. Sky Cathedral MoMA Abstract Expressionism

David Smith. Australia MoMA Abstract Expressionism

Isamu Noguchi. My Pacific (Polynesian Culture) MoMA Abstract Expressionism

Louise Bourgeois. Sleeping Figure, II MoMA Abstract Expressionism