Curated OER
Jackson Pollock Abstract Expressionist Painting Autumn Rhythm
Contains a definition of Abstract Expressionism, some of the artists involved in the movement, and what they were trying to achieve.
Curated OER
Willem De Kooning Abstract Expressionist Painting Woman Iv
Contains a definition of Abstract Expressionism, some of the artists involved in the movement, and what they were trying to achieve.
Curated OER
Grain of Rice Abstract Painting Lynne Frehm
Contains a definition of Abstract Expressionism, some of the artists involved in the movement, and what they were trying to achieve.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Elaine Fried De Kooning
Brief, yet informative article on Elaine Fried de Kooning who was an artist, writer, critic, and educator. Although she primarily painted in the abstract expressionist form, she also painted a portrait of John F. Kennedy.
Other
Mira Godard Gallery: Paul Emile Borduas (1905 1960)
Good detailed biographical reference source on Paul-Emile Borduas, Canadian artist who became involved in the Montreal based art movement known as Automatisme.
South Carolina Educational Television
Etv: Artopic: Sculpture Critic: Kouros by Isamu Noguchi
Resource about the sculpture Kouros by Isamu Noguchi. Includes an image of the sculpture, a suggested art activity in text and audio, links for more information about the sculpture and artist as well as a link to "Do More", a place to...
Other
Web Reference: Rough It Up: Production Graphics
An article about using abstract shapes and positions of images to create interesting effects. Includes a tutorial.
South Carolina Educational Television
Etv: Artopia: Painting Critic: The Large Blue Horses by Franz Marc
A close look at the Expressionist style of artist Franz Marc and his painting, The Large Blue Horses. Provides a short biography of the artist, questions about the painting for students to answer, and an activity where they compare and...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Paul Klee
Biography of artist Paul Klee whose paintings combine surrealism, cubism, and abstract styles. Examines "The Golden Fish" and Klee's representation of fear and death in his work. Also features examination of "Ad Parnassum."
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan: Doug Morton
The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan offers a biographical account of the life and career of Canadian artist Doug Morton, who was one of the Regina Five group that was known for their development of abstract art in Canada.
Other
The Josef & Anni Albers Foundation
A beautiful memoir of the lives and work of husband-wife artist team Josef and Anni Albers. Each artist has a biography and an extensive gallery.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Max Bill: Tripartite Unity
Image and description of the sculpture Tripartite Unity by Swiss artist Max Bill.
Other
Jackson Pollack Splatter Paint Application
Create your own Jackson Pollock drip painting without the mess at this site from artist and video game designer Miltos Manetas. Click and drag to transform a blank screen into an action painting of your own creation.
South Carolina Educational Television
Etv: Artopia: Sculpture Critic: Cubi Xii by David Smith
Resource about the sculpture Cubi XII by David Smith. Includes an image of the sculpture, a suggested art activity in text and audio, links for more information about the sculpture and artist as well as a link to "Do More", a place to...
South Carolina Educational Television
Etv: Artopia: Sculpture Critic: Harlow Family Group by Henry Moore
Resource about the sculpture Harlow Family Group by Henry Moore. Includes an image of the sculpture, a suggested art activity in text and audio, links for more information about the sculpture and artist as well as a link to "Do More", a...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Terms and Materials: Fashion
Art moves fashion designers to play with unusual forms and shapes, while fashion can encourage artists to think about qualities such as texture and create art that engages with the human body. Take a look through this glossary for terms...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Lee Krasner
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Lee Krasner is described here along with information on her contributions to art through her work with Abstract Expressionism. Krasner was also married to artist Jackson Pollock.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Kenneth Campbell
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Kenneth Campbell is described here along with information on his contributions to art through sculpture. Campbell began as an abstract painter before turning to sculpture for...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Sondra Freckelton
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Sondra Freckelton is described here along with information on her contributions to art through abstract sculpture consisting of both wood and plastic.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: William Kienbusch
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, William Kienbusch is described here along with information on his contributions to art through landscape paintings, most of which displayed an abstract quality.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Karl Knaths
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Karl Knaths is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his landscape paintings feature abstract and Cubist influences.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Reuben Nakian
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Paul Wayland Bartlett is described here along with information on his contributions to art through sculpture (with influences of Abstract Expressionism).
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography: Wassily Kandinsky Art for Kids
Kids learn about the biography of Wassily Kandinsky, artist and painter of the Abstract Expressionist art movement on this site.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Theresa Bernstein
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Theresa Bernstein is described here along with information on her contributions to art through her work with Abstract Expressionism.