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Clyfford Still – Untitled And Other Famous Paintings Explained
Clyfford Still was one of the first Abstract Expressionism artists. He is one of the most influential American artists of the 20th century. Clyfford Still has some works of art that continue to be famous or well known. Most of his artwork is shown at the Clifford Still Museum in Denver, Colorado, but some other…
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The Life And Art Of Clyfford Still – Abstract Expressionism
Clyfford Still is one of the most misunderstood American artists. Yet he is also one of the most important 20th Century Artists. Clyfford Still is considered one of the greatest abstract expressionist artists. But like many other abstract expressionist artists, many do not know much about his life or artwork. He did not sell many…
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Patti Garske Still (1920 – 2005) Wife and Woman Behind The Artist Clyfford Still
They say behind every great man is a great woman. Many artists had a great wife or partner, helping them along the way. Patricia Garske Still, or Patti, was the Abstract Expressionism painter Clyfford Still’s second wife. Instead of pursuing her art career, she devoted her life to her husband Clyfford Still and his art…
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Paul McCartney And Willem de Kooning’s Relationship And Art
There was an unlikely relationship between the Beatles singer and songwriter Paul McCartney and the Abstract Expressionism artist Willem de Kooning. Willem de Kooning and Paul McCartney met in the 1970s and formed an unlikely friendship; at that time, Kooning was in his 70s. The unique part of this friendship is that de Kooning inspired…
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What Was The Reason For Van Gogh’s Sadness?
We may truly never understand what makes another person sad. But with Vincent van Gogh, we know he had a mental illness, loneliness, depression, and sadness. Vincent van Gogh’s last words were, “The sadness would last forever.” He was known to have bouts of depression and anxiety, and even so, he showed some symptoms of…
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Difference Between Jackson Pollock & Willem de Kooning
Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning are both two major abstract expressionism artists. They are both credited with starting the abstract expressionism movement. Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning used different painting techniques and subject matters. Pollock used action painting or what is known as drip painting. Willem de Kooning was fascinated by the female…
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Willem de Kooning & Mark Rothko – Differences & Similarities
Willem de Kooning and Mark Rothko are two great American artists. They are both Abstract Expressionism artists. Mart Rothko and Willem de Kooning are essential abstract expressionism art movement artists. Even though they were in the same art movement, their art is quite different, yet it has some similarities. They used color and layering in…
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Pop Art’s Relationship To Abstract Expressionism
Pop Art and Abstract Expressionism are two important yet very different art movements. The art movements are in some ways related to each other. Pop art is an art movement that started in the United Kingdom and the United States. Pop Art was, to some extent, a reaction to Abstract Expressionism art. Pop art emerged…
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Realism – Major Feature Of What Is Not Abstract Expressionism
Many people look at abstract art and wonder whether abstract art is art or is it just the artist throwing paint on the canvas. Or what is a significant feature or characteristic that Abstract Expressionism art is not? Abstract Expressionism is not about realism. The Abstract Expressionist artist did not try to paint a realistic…