Abstract Expressionism: Origin and Influence

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What is the time period during which Abstract Expressionism flourished?

Between 1943 and the mid-1950s

Who were some of the first generation Abstract Expressionists mentioned in the text?

Pollock and de Kooning

What is the objective of gestural painting in Abstract Expressionism?

How it is painted

What is the emphasis of Abstract Expressionists in achieving personal emotional expression?

Using a wide range of techniques and execution methods Signup and view all the answers

What artistic technique did Filipino Abstract Expressionists emphasize in their paintings?

Spontaneous application of paint Signup and view all the answers

How did the large canvases contribute to the visual effects of the paintings?

Gave the paintings both monumentality and engrossing power Signup and view all the answers

What influenced the emergence of Abstract Expressionism in the Philippines post-World War II?

Global trends and Filipino artists' exposure to Western education Signup and view all the answers

How did Filipino artists approach gestural painting compared to American Abstract Expressionism?

With a more calculated manner Signup and view all the answers

What is the key part of Op Art that disturbs and tricks the eye into seeing movement where there is none?

Harsh shift from one color to the next Signup and view all the answers

Why are positive and negative spaces equally important in Op Art?

The illusion could not be created without both Signup and view all the answers

How do Filipino artists incorporate Op Art techniques into their work?

They use techniques such as precise geometric patterns, contrasting colors, and optical illusions Signup and view all the answers

In what way can the influence of Op Art be seen in the works of contemporary Filipino artists?

They experiment with visual perception and illusion in their art Signup and view all the answers

What are the roots of Op Art in terms of graphic and color effects?

Impressionism, Cubism, Futurism, Dada, and the constructivist practices of the Bauhaus Signup and view all the answers

What critical techniques are used in Op Art?

Perspective and careful juxtaposition of color Signup and view all the answers

What are the characteristics of the color used in Op Art?

The color may be chromatic (identifiable hues) or achromatic (black, white, or gray). Even when color is used, they tend to be very bold and can be either complementary or high-contrast. Signup and view all the answers

What visual effects does Op Art explore through the use of visual effects?

Recurring simple forms and rhythmic patterns, vibrating color-combinations, moiré patterns, and foreground-background confusion Signup and view all the answers

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