A Brief Overview of Abstract Expressionism
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Following World War II, New York City was the epicenter for unique styles and creative energy. One of the main movements that spawned from this artistic whirlwind was abstract expressionism art. The term, first coined in 1946 by art critic Robert Coates, is used to describe a range of spontaneous and surrealist creations.
One of the main artists in this movement was Jackson Pollock. His drip paintings stressed the importance of the creative process, not just the finished product. While to the untrained-eye abstract expressionism may appear to be a muddled, amateurish art form, the pieces exhibit a subconscious attention to a greater theme.