abstract expressionism

An introduction to the life and work of twentieth-century American painter Mark Rothko, discussing his cultural and historical importance, and including a chronology and over one hundred color illustrations with explanatory captions.

Includes 29 critical essays, most published in Art News 1949-1989, and previously unpublished selections.

Provides biographical profiles of major artists representative of the abstract expressionist movement which took place in the U.S. in the 1940s and 1950s, each with discussion of the individual's youth, inspiration, and lasting influence; and includes a brief overview of abstract expressionism, a time line, and a glossary.

A guide to understanding Jackson Pollock, examining the truths and myths about his life, explaining the Abstract Expressionism movement with which his work is associated, and discussing his unique style of painting. Includes over fifty illustrations.

Examines the life and work of the American painter known for splattering, throwing, or dripping paint onto canvases.