BETWEEN THE BRUSHSTROKES: SILENCE IN ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM
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https://doi.org/10.71146/kjmr4Keywords:
Abstract Expressionism, silence, Rothko, Newman, Pollock, art criticism, post-war art, brushstroke, contemplation, modernismAbstract
Abstract Expressionism, a prominent post-World War II movement, has been closely associated with the power of gesture, colour, and form. However, within this dynamic interplay lies a less explored concept: silence. This article explores the role of silence in Abstract Expressionism, examining how leading artists like Mark Rothko, Barnett Newman, and Jackson Pollock have integrated this subtle but profound element. Silence, as a philosophical and aesthetic construct, not only defines the spaces between the brushstrokes but also invites introspection, offering viewers an experience of contemplation. Through visual analysis, the article investigates the dialog between visible action and invisible quietude, proposing that silence is as central to Abstract Expressionism as motion and emotion.
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