The Influence of Wwii on Art of the 1940s And 1950s : Abstraction in the Aftermath

By: Smith, Kaelyn

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Much like the first world war, World War II left deep scars on the global psyche. Unlike World War I, however sparked a trend of inter-related artistic movements all tending towards the abstract. In the aftermath of the horrors of WWII, we find the development of movements including abstract expressionism, color field and tachisme, among others. This book examines the nature of WWII and its aftermath before presenting six major artistic movements and their prominent artists.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1241711437
• ISBN13: 9781241711436
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Webster's Digital Services
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.4" x 9.7"