Abstract expressionism:

an art movement

evolved in NYC

set NYC on trajectory as ‘the place’ of modern art (over Paris)

spanned 1940’s to mid 1960’s

colour

undefined forms

sometimes suggestive of a figurative reference

expressive of emotions

spontaneous, rapid application of paint

liberating

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Now go for it-

express your inner abstract expressionist.

You know you want to!

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A bit of inspiration from

American abstract expressionist artist

Franz Kline (1910 – 1962).

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(image from the metmuseum.org):

Black Reflections, 1959

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(image from artnc.org):

Orange Outline, 1955

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(image from cuny.edu):

Untitled, 1958

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1.  Click on the link

2.  A blank page will appear

3.  Click on your mouse / pad

to start a colour flow, to introduce a new colour

4.  Use your mouse / pad to navigate the page,

to create shapes / forms of varying dimensions

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Enjoy!

http://manetas.com/pollock/newpollock/jacksonpollock_by_Miltos_Manetas.swf

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