Abstract Expressionism Abstract Expressionist Sculpture Mo MA Abstract

Abstract Expressionism

Abstract Expressionist Sculpture Mo. MA Abstract Expressionism

Questions What makes something a sculpture? What makes something a painting? What kinds of materials do sculptors use to make art? What kinds of choices do artists make when creating sculptures? Mo. MA Abstract Expressionism

Take a close look at Sky Cathedral, by Louise Nevelson… • Describe this work. What shapes do you see? What kind of materials do you think she used? • How is this work like a painting? • How is this work like a sculpture? Louise Nevelson. Sky Cathedral. 1958 Mo. MA Abstract Expressionism

Let’s take a look at Australia, by David Smith • What words would you use to describe the lines and shapes in this sculpture? • What materials did he use? • Smith’s sculptures are often characterized as “drawing in space. ” David Smith. Australia. 1951 Mo. MA Abstract Expressionism

Let’s compare Smith’s and Nevelson’s sculptures David Smith. Australia. 1951 Louise Nevelson. Sky Cathedral. 1958 • How are these sculptures similar? How are they different? Mo. MA Abstract Expressionism