Kinder Art
Kinderart: Dripping Paint Action Painting
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.
BBC
Bbc: Simon Schama's Power of Art: Rothko
From the BBC's documentary series on art "Simon Schama's Power of Art", this is the web-page synopsis version of the program on the American abstract-expressionist painter, Mark Rothko.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Jackson Pollock
A biographical sketch of Jackson Pollock, along with examples of his work, links to related terms, and analysis of selected action paintings.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Abstract Expressionism
This online museum page provides an overview of the artistic form of Abstract Expressionism.
Marilyn J. Brackney
Imagination Factory: Painting Without a Brush
At this site imitate Jackson Pollock and create an abstract painting without the use of a paintbrush. Included are ideas and suggestions for creative painting tools, instructions for making a your creation, and helpful "Tips and Tricks."
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.
Goshen College
Bird Ritual
This opening art exercise, although intended to increase art fluency, would be a great motivation for a lesson on Brancusi's "Bird in Space."
PBS
Pbs American Masters: Robert Rauschenberg: Reinventing Art
Studying the life and work of Robert Rauschenberg, we see a reflection of American culture. Click his name to a full biography and timeline.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Franz Kline
A succinct biographical sketch that explores the life and contributions of abstract expressionist and Pennsylvania native, Franz Kline.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Pop Art
Wikipedia offers information on this art genre and the artists of the pop art artistic movement. Includes hyperlinks to the different artists.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: King Gimp Revisited
Site from NPR includes an interview, video clips and links about expressionist artist, Dan Keplinger. This artist has overcome his disability to create fine art that expresses himself.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Jackson Pollock
A NewsHour interview with Kirk Varnedoe, curator of painting at the Museum of Modern Art, on the life, work, and influence of Jackson Pollock. The interview revolves around Pollock's breakthrough drip paintings and is interspersed with...
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.
Other
Abc: Abstraction
Alma Woodsey Thomas is the focus of this lesson plan that introduces students to abstract art. Students will come to understand how the art elements can be used to express emotion and communicate ideas without including objects in the...
Other
My Data = My Mondrian
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!
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What Is Abstract Expressionism?
If you visit a museum with a collection of modern and contemporary art, you're likely to see works that sometimes elicit the response, "My cat could make that, so how is it art?" But is it true? Could anyone create one of Jackson...
Quia
Quia: Art Movements Abstract Expressionism
A scavenger hunt that could be used as a review for students. Site provides ten questions on abstract expressionism.
New York Times
New York Times: The One and Only Jackson Pollock
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.
Martin Lawrence Galleries
Martin Lawrence Galleries: Sam Francis
One of the masters of abstract expressionism. His works are highly related to color field painting and the drip paintings of Jackson Pollock. Here there is a biography and a collection of works from a variety of media.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Voices Against Conformity
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...
Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation
Guggenheim: Vasily Kandinsky
A biography from the Guggenheim of Vasily Kandinsky (1866-1944 CE).
Other
Clyfford Still Museum: Collection
This page shows a few examples of works from the collection of the Clyffrod Still Museum and talks about the collection in general. Still was an important American abstract-expressionist painter who produced thousands of large format...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Rosalind Bengelsdorf
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Rosalind Bengelsdorf is described here along with information on her contributions to art through abstract expressionism and her association with Arshile Gorky.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Charmion Von Wiegand
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Charmion Von Wiegand is described here along with information on her contributions to art through abstract art.