Abstract expressionism emerged in New York City in the 1940s as a spontaneous style of painting that focused on the emotional experience rather than depicting objects or images. Key figures like Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning developed techniques like Pollock's drip method that emphasized fluid paint application. By the 1950s, abstract expressionism had spread to other American cities and to Paris, influencing architecture and other fields by embracing non-representational forms that conveyed personal feelings. It marked a shift away from social realism and toward abstraction, though its roots were varied, involving influences from surrealism and Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky.

1. B S R T A A C T E X P R E S S I O N I S M Molly Edwards *Started in 1940’s*

2. Timeline Early 1940’s >> Abstract art emerged in New York City 1947 >> Jackson Pollock started the “drip” technique 1950s >> Abstraction was introduced to Paris by Canadian artist Jean-Paul Riopelle 2006 >> Most expensive painting in the world (Jackson Pollock’s 1948 “No. 5”) sold for $140,000,000

13. Result/Conclusion (cont’d.) Abstract Architecture

14. Where did it happen? “ New York City”

15. Bibliography http://www.artcyclopedia.com/history/abstract-expressionism.html http://www.artchive.com/artchive/abex.html http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/tl/20th/abs-expr.html http://www.biddingtons.com/content/pedigreeabstract.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abstract_expressionism http://www.artlex.com/ArtLex/a/abstractexpr.html Auping, Michael. Abstract Expressionism – The Critical Developments . Harry N. Abrams, Inc.

16. “ Abstract expressionists value expression over perfection, vitality over finish, fluctuation over repose, the unknown over the known, the veiled over the clear, the individual over society, and the inner over the outer.” - William C. Seitz The End