What is abstract expressionism?
Abstract Expressionism is an art movement that emerged in the United States during the 1940s and 1950s. Characterized by large, abstract canvases, the movement emphasized spontaneous, expressive brushwork and the use of color and form to convey emotion rather than represent reality. Artists like Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and Willem de Kooning are key figures in this movement. Abstract Expressionism marked a shift in the art world, making New York City a center of the international art scene.
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Artworks Related to Abstract expressionism
Louise Bourgeois
Metamorfosis I , 1999
Limited Edition Print
Etching
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Walasse Ting
Untitled WT EP 20, 1985
Limited Edition Print
Lithograph
EUR 1,490
Pierre Alechinsky
Vol Augural, 1990
Limited Edition Print
Etching
EUR 22,000
Constant Permeke
Naakt, 1938
Drawing / Watercolor
Mixed Media
EUR 10,000 - 14,000
Constant Permeke
Moederschap, 1949
Drawing / Watercolor
Mixed Media
EUR 30,000 - 40,000
Fernando Botero
Man and Woman, .
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Bronze
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