This website from Abstract Art presents a blurb on Mark Rothko, an abstract expressionistic painter.

Students will look at the work of Jackson Pollock as they learn about Abstract Expressionism and Action Painting. They have the opportunity to make their own dripping paint "action" painting.

A quiz on the life of Picasso. This is a great tool for assessment or review and an even greater way in incorporate technology in the artroom. One of the correct answers did not translate very well from the original French version. Proof...

Provides a short description of action painting and examples of action painting artists and their works.

This resource offers links to sample works of over 50 artists including, but not limited to, Expressionists.

Philip Guston is profiled at this site in a format that begins with a brief biographical sketch of his life. His works are then listed by appearance in the museum's database. Each work is presented in thumbnail format with brief...

This brief website from Abstract Art deals with abstract expressionism in art which is a way the painter shows his personality.

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...

Students will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of artists who have painted sunflowers and create their own after following this lesson plan.

Van Gogh's canvas "The Starry Night" is an exceptional work of art, not only in terms of its quality but also within the artist's collection, since in comparison to favored subjects like irises, sunflowers, or wheat fields, night...

This companion website for a PBS documentary about Hans Hofmann includes all the essential information about Hofmann, whose reputation as a teacher almost eclipses his reputation as an artist. Wonderful site for exploring how artists...

The WebMuseum profiles the work of the American sculptor Joseph Cornell (1903-1972). Features include photographs of his "assemblage boxes."

From the PBS series, American Masters, this is the biography, a video, and related links for the American abrstract expressionist sculptor Alexander Calder.

This ArtMagick site includes a list of 8 paintings by James Ensor. No pictures available.

Definition of the term abstraction, from an artist's point of view.

The decade of the 1950s was kown for conformity. There was an undercurrent of rebellion, especially among younger Americans. Read about the Beat Generation, alternative literature, rebellion in art, and treatment of those who were not...

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...

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...

This presentation from Carol Gerten-Jackson contains numerous examples of Kadinsky's works and has a link to a biography about Kadinsky, which discusses his painting career.

A collection of 43 woodcuts that echo the same expressionistic style as Frankenthaler's more well known paintings.

Discover Contemporary Abstract Expressionism, Abstract Illusionism, and Lyrical Abstraction through artists that paint in these styles. Biographical information and visuals of artists work.

A succinct biographical sketch that explores the life and contributions of abstract expressionist and Pennsylvania native, Franz Kline.

Take a minute and fill out the short questionaire about yourself. The computer converts your data into a personalized painting-- Mondrian style. Everyone will want to try this again and again!

Van Gogh's "Starry Night" is featured here, with background on the painting that conveys its emotional content.