ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Abstract Expressionism
This online museum page provides an overview of the artistic form of Abstract Expressionism.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Arshile Gorky: Armenian/american Abstract Expressionist
Contains several links related to Arshile Gorky.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Karel Appel: Dutch Abstract Expressionist Painter
Contains several links to Karel Appel's famous paintings.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Morris Louis: American Abstract Expressionist Painter
Here are links to Louis Morris' famous paintings from galleries and museums around the world.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Artists by Movement: Abstract Expressionism
This Artcyclopedia site offers a brief overview of Abstract Expressionism and a timeline that links to each artist.
Other
Nmwa: Helen Frankenthaler/abstract Expressionist
Biographical profile of American female artist, Helen Frankenthaler.
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: Abstract Expressionism
Provides an article on Abstract Expressionism, "the dominant trend in western painting throughout the 1950s."
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Elaine Fried De Kooning
Brief, yet informative article on Elaine Fried de Kooning who was an artist, writer, critic, and educator. Although she primarily painted in the abstract expressionist form, she also painted a portrait of John F. Kennedy.
Other
Abstract Art: Contemporary Abstract Art
Discover Contemporary Abstract Expressionism, Abstract Illusionism, and Lyrical Abstraction through artists that paint in these styles. Biographical information and visuals of artists work.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Lester Johnson
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Lester Johnson is described here along with information on his contributions to art through abstract expressionist paintings.
Other
Abstract Art: Mark Rothko
This website from Abstract Art presents a blurb on Mark Rothko, an abstract expressionistic painter.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Rothko's Legacy
Transcript of NewsHour's Paul Solman interviewing the art historian and Rothko biographer, Dore Ashton. Provides insight into the life and work of abstract expressionist Mark Rothko. Interview dated August 5, 1998.
Van Gogh Gallery
The Van Gogh Gallery: Robert Motherwell
Profiles Robert Motherwell, an American abstract expressionist painter who was one of the youngest members of the New York School.
Van Gogh Gallery
The Van Gogh Gallery: Adolph Gottlieb
Profiles the life and career of American abstract expressionist painter, Adolph Gottlieb.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Jackson Pollock
At this site from ibiblio.com there is a brief explanation of the patinting style of the Abstract Expressionist Movement known as Action Painting.
Curated OER
Jackson Pollock Abstract Expressionist Painting Autumn Rhythm
Contains a definition of Abstract Expressionism, some of the artists involved in the movement, and what they were trying to achieve.
Curated OER
Willem De Kooning Abstract Expressionist Painting Woman Iv
Contains a definition of Abstract Expressionism, some of the artists involved in the movement, and what they were trying to achieve.
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: Adolph Gottlieb
The Luce Foundation Center for American Art presents a biographical, multi-media take on the abstract expressionist painter Adolph Gottlieb. The New York native Gottlieb was a central figure in the development of American abstract art.
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.
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.
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.
South Carolina Educational Television
Etv: Artopia: Painting Critic: The Large Blue Horses by Franz Marc
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...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Paul Klee
Biography of artist Paul Klee whose paintings combine surrealism, cubism, and abstract styles. Examines "The Golden Fish" and Klee's representation of fear and death in his work. Also features examination of "Ad Parnassum."