Studio Art: Abstract Expressionism

Art that achieves its effect by simplifying the visual elements of images. Although people and things may not be recognizable in ___ art, they are the inspiration behind the simplified shapes and forms.  

• simplified

• abstract

• rough

• basic

A tendency or style in art with a specific common philosophy or goal, followed by a group of artists during a restricted period of time.

• art history

• time movement

• art movement

• cultural movement

Select ALL that apply to the Abstract Expressionism movement.

• conveys attitudes and emotions

• usually created through nontraditional and non representational ways

• Jackson Pollock was a leading artist of the movement

• was the first truly Russian led art movement

• followed the revolutionary war

Select ALL characteristics that apply to the Abstract Expressionism movement.

• Had two categories, action painting and color field painting

• Included pictures of King George and Queen Elizabeth

• Included drip painting, NOT splatter painting

• William deKooning attempted to combine the expressiveness of abstract expressionism with recognizable objects

• was accepted because of WWII experience

This is a feeling, belief, experience, emotion portrayed in artwork.

• form

• gesture

• subject

• expressionism

This is what the artist meant to create, or express through his/her artwork.

• artist's intention

• artist's expressionism

• artist's design

• artist's layout

This is concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty (adjective). A set of principles underlying and guiding the work of a particular artist or artistic movement (noun).

• appearance

• aesthetic

• principle of design

• face of art

This is concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty (adjective). A set of principles underlying and guiding the work of a particular artist or artistic movement (noun).

• appearance

• aesthetic

• principle of design

• face of art