Research On Abstract Expressionism Conception And Creation

Abstract Expressionism is a range of artistic activities emerging after World War Ⅱ. At that time New York was the center of the activity. As for Abstract Expressionism, Kenworth Moffett expresses his opinion. He points out those French and European artists take refuge in America owe to the suffering of the European mainland war which makes American feels they are the center of the modernism activities. It helps building the confidence for Americans and vigorously promotes the artistic activities development. European Painting art is hence inherited and carried forward. Immediately after the World War Ⅱ, the light of art is shining all over the world. Abstract Expressionism is also going through rapid development. New York gradually becomes the famous center of the world art.Through studying abstract expressionism painting theory and its historical environment, this essay summarized what aesthetics and other possible factors have affected on the process of abstract expressionism coming into being. It finds out that abstract expressionism creation theory is actually based on the Abstractionism and expressionism of European Modernist Painting. It inherits the essence from both of them and also makes breakthroughs. This essay will research it from the perspective of western modern narrative art to enlighten its theory contribution and limitation. As the last splendid star of the modernism, abstract expressionism has shown the possible direction of modern art development although it is not very clear yet.