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World War 2
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***1939-1945; many avant-garde, intellectuals leave Europe to escape the War. Move to NY. Shifts center of Arts from Paris to NY.
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The National Endowment for the Arts
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***Est. 1965. Goverment funds the arts through grants.
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Formalism
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A trend that touches virtually every aspect of art. Emphasizes form and content. Interest in material and technique. Greensberg=voice of formalism.
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European Expressionism. Francis Bacon
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European Expressionism. Jean Dubuffet.
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European Expressionism. Alberto Giacometti.
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Drip Paintings
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Jackson Pollock ***1947-1952. Became signature style.
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Abstract Expressionism. Jackson Pollock.
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All-over compostion
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Same basic texture, color, structure throughout the space. From top to bottom.
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Signature Style
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Specific way of handling materials and/or composition that is unique to a particular artist.
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Abstract Expressionism. Willem de Kooning.
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Abstract Expressionism. Barnett Newman.
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The Sublime
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Blend of awe and terror. Comparable to a religious experience.
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Abstract Expressionism. Mark Rothko.
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Abstract Expressionism. David Smith.
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