American Studies 2200E Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Abstract Expressionism, Leo Marx, Henry Nash
28 Mar 2017
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A wholly american art movement (paintings, drawings, sculpture) The work could not be defined by any sort of cohesive style. Used abstract forms to bring strong emotional and expressive content to their audience (trying to capture a universal experience for the viewer) Moved away from european traditions of art (the old world) Challenged the domination of european artists of the early 20th century. Similar basis between the surrealist school and abstract. Wanted to challenge the conformity of american culture. Shifts the poles of the art world from paris to new york (producing, buying, trading) American in spirit, romantic ideals, interested in myths and symbols. After wwi scholar"s begin to study american civilization and culture. Harvard, yale etc. start having american civilization programs. Emerging at a time when academic disciplines have very strict boundaries as to what can be studied and how (being an interdisciplinary field was not good) Begin to merge with american history and literature programs.
