abstract expressionism. the sublime and the spiritual moma abstract expressionism
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Questions
Can art evoke emotion?
What techniques or strategies can artists use to represent or evoke emotion?
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Take a close look at Vir Heroicus Sublimis, by Barnett Newman…
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Barnett Newman. Vir Heroicus Sublimis. 1950 – 51
• What words would you use to describe this painting?
• What stylistic choices did the artist make in terms of color, composition, and subject?
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• How does the title relate to what you see?
• How might the painting’s large scale relate to the title?
Barnett Newman. Vir Heroicus Sublimis. 1950 – 51
Let’s look at No. 16 (Red, Brown, and Black), by Mark Rothko
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• What do you notice about his choice of color?
• How would you describe the brushwork?
• What emotions do these colors and composition evoke?
• What effect do you think Rothko hoped to create?
Mark Rothko. No. 16 (Red, Brown, and Black). 1958
Questions
Can the process of making art be a spiritual act?
Can viewing art be a spiritual experience?
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