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An art movement that emerged in the United States during the aftermath of World War II. Characterized by gestural brush- strokes, mark making, and emphasis on spontaneity.
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oil on canvas, 205.7 x 254.6 cm Art institute of Chicago, Abstract Expressionism.
Exploration of the human body and emotional state of the artist. using intricate layering of forms reflecting Koonings innovative techniques and emotional depth. -
mounted on plywood, encaustic, oil paint, and newsprint collage, 42.2 x 60.6 inches, Museum of Modern Art in New York, Neo- Dadaism.
One of Jasper Johns most recognized works, reflecting the three colors of the U.S. flag. Becoming a symbol of American identity -
oil on canvas, 113x159 inches, Buffalo AKG Art Museum, Abstract Expressionism.
Evoking with moody dark scenes in somber colors. Using natural shapes and things reminiscent of caverns and caves. -
Assemblage, Vienna Austria Neo-Dada
Made from randomly assembled objects with cut up pieces of Kaprow's paintings. Using vertical strips creating the work in a frenzied process. -
Characterized by a rejection of traditional artistic conventions and a focus on everyday objects and materials.