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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Wassily Kandinsky, "Improvisation 31"

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site analyzes Kandinsky's abstract painting "Improvisation 31." Discusses colors, shapes, line, and mood. Has a short matching exercise involving simple geometric shapes.
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Abstract Art: Mark Rothko

For Students 9th - 10th
This website from Abstract Art presents a blurb on Mark Rothko, an abstract expressionistic painter.
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National Gallery of Art

National Gallery of Art: Jackson Pollock

For Students 9th - 10th
An exhibition that examines the many influences that Jackson Pollock absorbed before breaking with past traditions to create a new kind of abstraction. Beginning with Thomas Hart Benton, who was Pollock's first teacher, Pollock learned...
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Abstract art.com: Contemporary Abstract Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover Contemporary Abstract Expressionism, Abstract Illusionism, and Lyrical Abstraction through artists that paint in these styles. Biographical information and visuals of artists work.
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David Smith: Three Cubis

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of three abstract sculptures each named Cubi. See a photograph of all three and click on the link to learn more about the artist.
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Abstract Art: Expressionism

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief website from Abstract Art deals with abstract expressionism in art which is a way the painter shows his personality.
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Jackson Pollock Abstract Expressionist Painting Autumn Rhythm

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a definition of Abstract Expressionism, some of the artists involved in the movement, and what they were trying to achieve.
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Willem De Kooning Abstract Expressionist Painting Woman Iv

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a definition of Abstract Expressionism, some of the artists involved in the movement, and what they were trying to achieve.
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Grain of Rice Abstract Painting Lynne Frehm

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a definition of Abstract Expressionism, some of the artists involved in the movement, and what they were trying to achieve.
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Nicholas Wilder

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover Contemporary Abstract Expressionism, Abstract Illusionism, and Lyrical Abstraction through artists that paint in these styles. Biographical information and visuals of artists work.
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Irondavis.com Site

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover Contemporary Abstract Expressionism, Abstract Illusionism, and Lyrical Abstraction through artists that paint in these styles. Biographical information and visuals of artists work.
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New York Times

New York Times: The One and Only Jackson Pollock

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative slideshow about the life, work, and significance of Jackson Pollock narrated by art critic Michael Kimmelman of the "New York Times." Great insight coupled with great images.
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Max Bill: Tripartite Unity

For Students 9th - 10th
Image and description of the sculpture Tripartite Unity by Swiss artist Max Bill.

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