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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…
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Should Abstract Art That Doesn’t Represent Anything Be Considered Art?
Many want to understand if abstract art, particularly Abstract Expressionism, which does not seem to represent anything, is considered art. It was a misconception in many fields that abstract art is not art. The truth is that abstract art is great because it is part of your experience with the art that makes Abstract art…
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Why Are Mark Rothko’s Paintings Considered Special?
Whenever you speak about an influential American artist, the name Mark Rothko always comes up. Mark Rothko is a very important American artist. Mark Rothko’s paintings are remarkable because they are original works of art. He is one of the founders of the abstract expressionism movement and color field painting. But more than that, he…
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The Last Painting Created By Mark Rothko Before His Death
Mark Rothko was one of the most important painters in the 20th century. But like many great painters, he died in a tragic matter by suicide in 1970. His final painting, a bright red painting called Untitled, 1970 many feel symbolizes blood, particularly his blood as he died from an overdose and slashed his wrists;…