1. Art Movements of the Post WWII Years 1919-1939

2. Abstract Expressionism

3. 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”

4. 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

5. Jackson Pollock, Autumn Rhythm (Number 30), 1950

6. Franz Kline Black Reflection 1959

7. Barnett Newman Concord 1949

8. Lee Krasner, Night Creatures, 1965

9. William de Kooning Woman V 1952-53

10. Pop Art

11. 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

12. 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

13. Richard Hamilton Just what is it that makes today’s homes so different, so appealing? 1956

14. Japer Johns, Three Flags, 1958

15. Andy Warhol, Cambell’s Soup Cans, 1962

16. Andy Warhol, Marilyn Diptych, 1962

17. Roy Lichtenstein, Drowning Girl, 1963

18. Roy Lichtenstein, Whaam, 1963

19. David Hockney, A Bigger Splash, 1967

20. Robert Indiana, Love, 1963