Helen Frankenthaler was one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. She was an American abstract expressionist painter. She was born and raised in a wealthy Manhattan family. Her parents realized she had artistic talent when she was young. When she was 15, she began to study under painter Rufino Tamayo. She drew inspiration from Franz Kline and Jackson Pollock.
It's nearly impossible to characterize Frankenthaler's art because of the many shifts and phases she went through. Usually, she is distinguished from other abstract expressionist painters with her innovative soak-stain technique. Her signature style comes from painting an unprimed canvas with oil paints she highly diluted with turpentine. The colors would soak onto the canvas that created a translucent effect similar to watercolors. This technique made Color Field painting more famous. The forms and shapes of her art originally were fluid shapes, abstract masses, and lyrical gestures. As time went on, she began to experiment with linear shapes and organic forms. She'd often experiment with different types of paints, such as oil and acrylic. Frankenthaler continued to evolve and grow as an artist, and later in career she would experiment with printmaking and woodcuts. Background information Audio & short passage on Mountains and Sea Questions to answer: 1. What differentiates Mountain and Sea from other abstract expressionist paintings of the time? 2. Who were her inspirations? Compare and contrast her work and techniques to her inspirations. 3. How did Frankenthaler's work effect the larger art community? |
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