art, abstract

Presents art historian Kirk Varnedoe's six 2003 A.W. Mellon Lectures on the history and value of abstract art since the work of Jackson Pollock, in which he examines minimalism, satire and irony, and misunderstandings of the art form and discusses particular pieces.

Explores specific details of abstract artworks by Pablo Picasso, Fernand L?ger, Henri Matisse, Alexander Calder, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Arshile Gorky and presents illustrated, step-by-step instructions for making art inspired by these pieces, as well as suggestions for other creations.

Examines how abstract art originated and evolved, and also places it in its broad historical and cultural context.

A graphic guide to the understanding and appreciation of modern abstract art.