Abstract Expressionism is a style of abstract art that illustrates
the artist personality through spontaneity and unique styles.
The majority of Abstract Expressionist artist emphasize on the use of
color and the brush stroke. For example, Jackson Pollock believed in the
idea of movement, the notion of automatism
He painted in a carefree style, just letting the paint fall on the canvas,
as he flings the paint brush around. Each drip creates its own personality
that cannot be traced or copied. Commonly they call this type of painting
as Action Painting. Theres a form of dancing involved as the artist lets
the paint drip and creat its own affect. As Jackson Pollock demonstrates
Action Painting, other Abstract Expressionist artist emphasize on color and
shape. Artist like Mark Rothko dealt with rich colors to help him create
his work of art. He stated, " I am interested only in expressing
the basic human emotions, tragedy, doom and so on," The colors he uses
have so much meaning to it. He presents his art work in a very unique style.
The colors are emphasized and expressed deeply. Most of his art work are said
to bring a connection between the sky and land. Most of his art work are
painted in a rectangular form that is spread throughout the canvas.
Abstract Expressionism expresses the action, the connection people have with
the universe. It has so much depth to it and expresses so much energy.