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Abstract Artists and Their Philosophy
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Kazimir Malevich
Malevich's philosophy was centered around Suprematism, which focused on basic geometric forms and the supremacy of pure artistic feeling over the depiction of objects.
Helen Frankenthaler
Frankenthaler developed the 'soak-stain' technique, which involved pouring thinned paint onto canvas, creating a watercolor-like effect with oils, emphasizing the importance of the medium.
Agnes Martin
Martin's art is known for its serene aesthetics, emphasizing lines, grids, and subtle colors, reflecting her belief in the transformative power of art and its ability to conjure profound emotions and contemplation.
Bridget Riley
Riley is one of the foremost proponents of Op Art, focusing on the interaction of color and shapes to create illusions of movement and vibration in her paintings.
Joan Miró
Miró's style is characterized by whimsical forms grounded in surrealism and his desire to express subconscious imagery and the realm of the dream.
Robert Motherwell
As a part of the Abstract Expressionist movement, Motherwell's works focused on conveying the complexities of human emotion and the existential angst of the modern era.
Mark Rothko
Rothko sought to evoke basic human emotions through his 'multiforms', large fields of color designed to engulf the viewer.
Franz Kline
Kline is known for his large-scale black and white paintings, which focus on the dynamic balance of positive and negative space, influenced by the concept of Zen.
Willem de Kooning
De Kooning was part of the Abstract Expressionist movement and he oscillated between figurative and abstract work, focusing on aggressive brushwork and high dynamism.
Wassily Kandinsky
Often credited as the pioneer of abstract art, Kandinsky believed that art should not depict the external world but rather reach the inner emotional state of the artist.
Jackson Pollock
Pollock is famous for his 'drip painting' technique, which was his way of letting his unconscious mind dictate the form of his works, emphasizing the process of creation.
Piet Mondrian
Mondrian's art reflects his search for a sense of order and purity in art, leading him to create the neoplastic style characterized by geometric shapes and primary colors.
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