What you will learn in In the Studio: Postwar Abstract Painting Course
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Understand the materials, techniques, and approaches used by seven New York School artists: Willem de Kooning, Yayoi Kusama, Agnes Martin, Barnett Newman, Jackson Pollock, Ad Reinhardt, and Mark Rothko.
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Develop a deeper appreciation of studio practices and how ideas evolve through close observation.
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Gain insights into the cultural, intellectual, and historical contexts of postwar abstract painting.
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Enhance visual analysis skills and apply them to create your own abstract artworks.
Program Overview
Introduction
3 hours
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Overview of the New York School and foundational painting techniques.
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Studio demonstrations on canvas preparation and paint application.
Barnett Newman
2 hours
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Exploration of Newman’s techniques and analysis of key works like Onement I and Vir Heroicus Sublimis.
Willem de Kooning
3 hours
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Study of de Kooning’s dynamic brushwork and examination of pieces such as Woman I.
Jackson Pollock
3 hours
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Insight into Pollock’s drip painting method and discussion of works like One: Number 31.
Mark Rothko
2 hours
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Understanding Rothko’s color field paintings and their emotional impact.
Agnes Martin
2 hours
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Examination of Martin’s minimalist approach and subtle use of grids and lines.
Ad Reinhardt
2 hours
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Analysis of Reinhardt’s monochromatic black paintings and their philosophical underpinnings.
Yayoi Kusama
3 hours
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Study of Kusama’s repetitive patterns and exploration of infinity through art.
Final Project
4 hours
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Option to complete a visual analysis essay or create an original abstract painting inspired by the artists studied
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Job Outlook
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Enhances skills relevant for careers in art education, museum curation, and art criticism.
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Provides foundational knowledge beneficial for aspiring artists and art historians.
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Completing this course can bolster qualifications for roles requiring expertise in modern art and visual analysis.
