Art Movements of the Post WWII Years
Abstract Expressionism
Abstract Expressionism: Background Began in late 1940s; early 1950s Shifted the center of international art scene to the USA (esp. New York) Reaction to the devastation of WWII Inspired by the Surrealism – “art of anarchy”
Abstract Expressionism: Characteristics GOAL: expression of inner life through art THEORY: Image not result of preconceived idea, but of creative process (“action painting”) TECHNIQUE: Free application of paint, no reference to visual reality Stressed energy, action, kineticism, & freneticism
Jackson Pollock, Autumn Rhythm (Number 30), 1950
Franz Kline Black Reflection 1959
Barnett Newman Concord 1949
Lee Krasner, Night Creatures, 1965
William de Kooning Woman V
Pop Art
Pop Art: Background Began in early 1960s in Great Britain (Independent Group); quickly spread to Ameri Rebelled against the work of the Abstract Expressionists Reaction to growing consumerism & celebrity-worshipping culture
Pop Art: Characteristics I CON OF POPULAR C ULTURE AS THE MAIN FOCUS F EATURES OBJECTS FROM A DVERTISING B OLD, BRIGHT, OFTEN NEON C OLORS F OCUS ON THE LINES AND CONTOURS OF THE OBJECT / SUBJECT B ACKGROUND THAT MAKES THE SUBJECT “ POP ” SUCH AS DOTS. R EPETITION OF THE OBJECT C OMIC - STYLE LAYOUT
Richard Hamilton Just what is it that makes today’s homes so different, so appealing? 1956
Japer Johns, Three Flags, 1958
Andy Warhol, Cambell’s Soup Cans, 1962
Andy Warhol, Marilyn Diptych, 1962
Roy Lichtenstein, Drowning Girl, 1963
Roy Lichtenstein, Whaam, 1963
David Hockney, A Bigger Splash, 1967
Robert Indiana, Love, 1963