Abstract Expressionism

In the years following the uncertainty and chaos of World War II, a new movement in art gradually emerged that reflected the fractured nature of the times: Abstract Expressionism, which was born in New York City (marking the first time an American metropolis, rather than a European one, became the center of a major art movement). In this entry in the Art…Art Appreciation series, viewers will learn about the evolution of this style, and examine its defining characteristics and techniques though the work of major painters such as Jackson Pollock, Marc Chagall, and Willem de Kooning. A solid introduction to Abstract Expressionism that nicely intertwines the historical framework with a generous sampling of representative works, this is recommended. [Note: two other new titles in the series are available at the same price: Cubism and What Is Colonial American Architecture?] Aud: H, C, P. (E. Gieschen)