Untitled Flashcards Set

Post-War Expressionism 

A movement that followed World War II (1945), characterized by a focus on emotional expression and the individual artist's experience.

Abstract Expressionism 

An art movement primarily in the 1940s and 1950s that emphasized spontaneous and automatic creation.

Arshille Gorky 

An influential artist in Abstract Expressionism known for merging European modernism with American culture (1940s-1950s).

Excavation 

A celebrated work by Willem De Kooning from 1950 that reflects his signature 'All Over' composition style, characterized by non-hierarchical arrangements and overlapping forms.

Woman I 

A controversial painting by Willem De Kooning from 1950-52 showcasing the exploration of female figures with aggressive brushwork and distorted forms.

Mural, Iowa City 

A commissioned piece by Jackson Pollock from 1943 showing his development into large-scale works that combine chaotic energy with depth.

#1 

A defining work in Jackson Pollock’s drip painting technique from 1948, revealing his unique approach to abstraction through movement and rhythm.

Onement I 

A foundational work in the Color Field painting movement from 1948, characterized by the use of a single color field with contrasting lines.

Abstraction Pop Art 

An overlap between abstraction and the emerging pop art movement (1960s), pushing the boundaries of traditional artistic forms.

Jasper Johns, Flag 

Famous for its iconic representation of the American flag from 1958, combining everyday objects with fine art and exploring cultural symbols.

Rauschenberg, Factum / and II 

A set of combine paintings from 1957 that integrate a variety of materials and images, challenging traditional boundaries of painting.

Roy Lichtenstein, Hopeless 

Known for his comic book aesthetic from 1963, this piece examines melodrama in everyday visual culture.

Andy Warhol, Brillo Box 

A pivotal work from 1964 that questions consumerism and art’s relationship to mass production, utilizing photosilkscreen techniques.

Andy Warhol, Marilyn Diptych 

A famous exploration of celebrity culture and mass media iconography from 1962, depicting Marilyn Monroe in vibrant colors.

Frank Stella, Morro Castle 

Illustrative of Stella's approach to minimalism and abstraction from 1958, emphasizing geometric shapes and color.

Arundel Castle 

An exploration of the concept 'What you see is what you see' from 1959, emphasizing surface and structure in abstraction.

Donald Judd, Untitled 

A work from 1962 that exemplifies the principles of minimalism, emphasizing simplicity and functional geometry.

Donald Judd, Untitled ('Record Cabinet') 

Another significant piece from 1962 showcasing Judd's focus on the relationship between art and environment, emphasizing form and proportion.