abstract 2015

Defenition: the expression of emotions anyone can relate to in an abstract form, as normal images aren’t enough to portray the message that the artists want to convey in the paintings.

The Wind, !944. This shows the darkness found in society. The chaos and insanity occuring in our minds, and always seem to be kept from society.

Hans HofmannHans Hofmann was a german-born American citizen. He was and is a respected artist and one of the most influential teachers ever. his art paved the way for abstract expressionism. He taught at a school as the only art teacher there. he was born on March 24, 1880 and died onFebruary 17, 1966.

Abstract ExpressionismBy Fides Arguelles and Emma Schellenberg

Effervescence, 1944. Society is calm but awake through its splotches and color

Jackson Pollock:Jackson Pollock was born on January 28, 1912, in the state of Wyoming. He studied under Thomas Hart Benton, where he had been introduced to the art of Abstract Expressionism. It was during the Great Depression when his early works of this art were then popularized. After his death, he had been known as one of the greatest ‘modern’ artists of the 20th century.

Silver over Black, Yellow, and Red.1948. Society is shown to be colourful and lively

The Deep 1973.This shows how darkness can stain our innocence

Learn more about Hans Hoffman:http://www.artnews.com/2012/11/19/hans-hofmann-paints-a-picture/

"eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak"

Spring.1944.Society is playful

Number 32. 1950Society is portrayed as insane and messed up