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

Louise Nevelson. Sky Cathedral. 1958 Mo. MA Abstract Expressionism

David Smith. Australia. 1951 Mo. MA Abstract Expressionism

Isamu Noguchi. My Pacific (Polynesian Culture). 1942 Mo. MA Abstract Expressionism

Louise Bourgeois. Sleeping Figure, II. 1959 Mo. MA Abstract Expressionism