1. Abstract Expressionism

2. Abstract Expressionist Sculpture MoMA Abstract Expressionism

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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. 1958 David Smith. Australia. 1951

7. Louise Nevelson. Sky Cathedral. 1958 MoMA Abstract Expressionism

8. David Smith. Australia. 1951 MoMA Abstract Expressionism

9. Isamu Noguchi. My Pacific (Polynesian Culture). 1942 MoMA Abstract Expressionism

10. Louise Bourgeois. Sleeping Figure, II. 1959 MoMA Abstract Expressionism