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What distinguishes Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie School style of architecture from European Modernist architecture?
What distinguishes Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie School style of architecture from European Modernist architecture?
In the video in this week's module we are introduced to the abstract artist Janet Sobel. Which statement is NOT true?
In the video in this week's module we are introduced to the abstract artist Janet Sobel. Which statement is NOT true?
Who is depicted here?
Who is depicted here?
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Which statement is NOT true of Frank Lloyd's Wright Guggenheim Museum in New York?
Which statement is NOT true of Frank Lloyd's Wright Guggenheim Museum in New York?
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What was essential to the development of the modern skyscraper?
What was essential to the development of the modern skyscraper?
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After watching the video on the contemporary artist, Landon Metz, which artist would you cite as a direct precedent for his painterly technique?
After watching the video on the contemporary artist, Landon Metz, which artist would you cite as a direct precedent for his painterly technique?
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Louise Nevelson arrived at works such as Sky Cathedral after
Louise Nevelson arrived at works such as Sky Cathedral after
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Jacob Lawrence's Migration Series uses forms that recall (2 answers)
Jacob Lawrence's Migration Series uses forms that recall (2 answers)
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Which of the following is NOT true of both Barnett Newman and Mark Rothko's abstract paintings?
Which of the following is NOT true of both Barnett Newman and Mark Rothko's abstract paintings?
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Which statement is NOT true of Helen Frankenthaler's Mountains and Sea (1952)?
Which statement is NOT true of Helen Frankenthaler's Mountains and Sea (1952)?
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Jackson Pollock's paintings are sometimes called Action paintings because they
Jackson Pollock's paintings are sometimes called Action paintings because they
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In the video in this week's module, Glenn Ligon tells us about Robert Rauschenberg's art. What does he NOT say?
In the video in this week's module, Glenn Ligon tells us about Robert Rauschenberg's art. What does he NOT say?
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We can learn several things from Jackson Pollock, Pasiphae (1943), a work that predates his signature drip paintings. What word/concept/term would NOT apply.
We can learn several things from Jackson Pollock, Pasiphae (1943), a work that predates his signature drip paintings. What word/concept/term would NOT apply.
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Wright developed the Prairie School as an architectural style for which American landscape?
Wright developed the Prairie School as an architectural style for which American landscape?
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In the video in this week's module, the artist Robert Longo tells us how he sees Jackson Pollock's Autumn Rhythm (Number 30) (1950). What does he NOT say?
In the video in this week's module, the artist Robert Longo tells us how he sees Jackson Pollock's Autumn Rhythm (Number 30) (1950). What does he NOT say?
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What pictorial device did Barnett Newman invent to divide the solid field of color in his paintings?
What pictorial device did Barnett Newman invent to divide the solid field of color in his paintings?
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Around when did Abstract Expressionism in New York take shape?
Around when did Abstract Expressionism in New York take shape?
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Which painting is a good example of the Color Field style of Abstract Expressionism?
Which painting is a good example of the Color Field style of Abstract Expressionism?
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Willem de Kooning painted Woman 1, 1950-2, in a single sitting.
Willem de Kooning painted Woman 1, 1950-2, in a single sitting.
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Mark Rothko's paintings are best described as
Mark Rothko's paintings are best described as
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Grant Wood is an American artist associated with
Grant Wood is an American artist associated with
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Study Notes
Artists and Styles
- Willem de Kooning: Known for abstract paintings, including Woman I (1950–52). Woman I was not painted in one sitting.
- Jackson Pollock: A key figure in Abstract Expressionism. Known for drip paintings, such as Autumn Rhythm (Number 30) (1950).
- Helen Frankenthaler: Known for Mountains and Sea (1952), an example of Color Field paintings.
- Janet Sobel: An abstract artist whose work was exhibited in the 1940s. Her paintings reflect a sense of confinement.
- Frank Lloyd Wright: Pioneer of the Prairie School of architecture. His style integrated buildings with their environment.
- Barnett Newman: His work employs solid fields of color divided by "zips". He was a key figure from the Abstract Expressionist movement.
Architectural Styles
- Frank Lloyd Wright's Prairie School: Distinguished by its integration with the environment, not intricate ornamentation. Wright used modern materials.
Styles in Abstract Expressionism
- Color Field: A style exemplified by the work of Helen Frankenthaler. Characterized by large areas of solid color.
- Action Painting: Jackson Pollock's paintings exemplify this style as they seem to reflect his actions in creating the artwork.
Other Information
- Abstract Expressionism in New York: Emerged in the 1940s.
- Modern Skyscrapers: Key features include electric elevators and truss-and-balloon framing.
- Robert Rauschenberg: His art often engaged with social or historical themes.
- Jacob Lawrence: His Migration Series uses imagery echoing many traditions, including Surrealism and Cubism and echoing historical traditions.
- Landon Metz: An artist whose technique is influenced by prior artists, such as Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning.
- Louise Nevelson: Known for assembling objects into large-scale sculptures and combines of different objects including glass, to create her works.
- Mark Rothko: His work is associated with contemplative and illusionistic elements.
- Grant Wood: An American artist associated with Regionalism.
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Explore the influential artists and architectural styles that shaped Abstract Expressionism and modern architecture. This quiz covers notable figures like Willem de Kooning and Frank Lloyd Wright, along with their unique contributions to art and design. Test your knowledge on these styles and their historical contexts.
