Visions of America Abstraction Essays - Visual Arts, Art Movements

Visions of America: Abstraction Amber B. Williamson ARTS/125 February 23, 2016 Jamie Welch Abstract Style A group of early American modernists began to create beautiful pieces that did not make sense to fellow artist. They used a style that included lots of shapes, forms, colors, and textures to create a feeling for external reality. Thus, Abstract Expressionism was born. This type of art originated in New York. Many pieces such as Rush Hour by Max Weber uses diagonal shapes to represent the rushing city life. He tries to show movement and capture the powerful rhythms of the streets through his eyes. Another form of art that uses angles and shapes is Cubism. This form of art started in France with Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso. Without the development of Cubism artist would not be able to see beyond traditional art. New styles of art would have never been discovered. Today, Cubism has allowed us to use our critical thinking and see the many sided of an image. I feel that it has paved the way for 3d and 4d images. I am a very creative person. I try to fine the use out of everything that I come across. I tend to take ordinary items and create something with them that you wouldn't expect. Without Cubism, America would have never had the opportunity to experience this creative and unique form of art. Abstract Expressionism is by far my favorite style. With the crazy designs and vibrant colors, it allows me to create my own expression and emotions about the piece. It also allows me to see the beauty inside the art rather then what is just in front of me. References . Doss, E. (2002, April). Oxford History of Art: Twentieth-Century American Art. Cary, NC, USA: OUP Oxford. Retrieved from ebrary, 289. . Representational Cityscape [video clip]. (2011). Modern Dreams: Art of America. Retrieved from Films on Demand.