Thursday, October 20, 2011

Abstract Expressionism of the 1950s -videos

Source of Creativity-Discussion with New York School

                                artists of the 1950s                                             



















Dr. Robert Metzger Art Historian, Director of the Reading Art Museum, Reading, PA, conducts the discussion with New York School artists of the 1950s on the source of creativity in art. Participating artists: Nassos Daphnis painter, Dr. Barbara Goodman Art Historian, Burt Hasen painter, Buffie Johnson painter Ibram Lassaw sculptor, Clement Meadmore sculptor, Fred Mitchell painter, Kyle Morris painter (represented by his son James Geoffrey Morris), Leatrice Rose painter, Richards Ruben painter, Joe Stefanelli painter, Yvonne Thomas painter.
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Abstract Expressionism of the 1950s -videos

Beginning of the New York School 1950s-

Abstract Expressionism of  the 1950s 





The video presents an afternoon with the New York artists. Artists' recollect the beginning of the New York School. Staring with the formation of the American Abstract Artists. The discussion emphasized the importance of Hans Hofmann's teaching in the early 1930s and the effect on the artists who went to study with him during the post world war II era by taking advantage of the GI bill. Images: All rights reserved by the artists or their legal delegates.

The artists are included in the following books with two full-page color reproductions of artwork, statement and biography:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=%27Marika+Herskovic%22&x=0&y=0

New York School Abstract Expressionists Artists Choice by Artists
ISBN: 0967799406


American Abstract Expressionism of the 1950s An Illustrated Survey ISBN:0967799414


American Abstract and Figurative Expressionism Style is Timely Art is Timeless ISBN:096779922
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Abstract Expressionism of the 1950s -videos

Abstract Expressionism-New York School Artists of the 9th St Show Reminisce



Pioneers of the New York School reminisce about the art world of the 1950's. They discuss the creation of the first Artist s Annual, the 9th St. Show and the continuation of the Annuals at the Stable Gallery.

Participating artists:
Alcopley, Conrad Marca-Relli, Joe Stefanelli, John Stephan and Robert Richenburg, Will Barnet.
The artists discuss the New York art atmosphere of the 1950s.

Alcopley; Joe Stefanelli; John Stephan are included in the following book: with two full-page color reproductions of his artwork, statement and biography:

http://www.amazon.com/York-School-Abstract-Expressionists-Documentation/dp/0967799406/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1288642331&sr=8-1

New York School Abstract Expressionists Artists Choice by Artists
ISBN: 0967799406
 available at amazon.com

Robert Richenburg is included in each of the following books with two full-page color reproductions of his artwork, statement and biography:

New York School Abstract Expressionists Artists Choice by Artists
ISBN: 0967799406
 available in amazon.com
American Abstract Expressionism of the 1950s An Illustrated Survey ISBN:0967799414
available in amazon.com

Conrad Marca-Relli is included in each of the following books with two full-page color reproductions of his artwork, statement and biography:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=%22Marika+Herskovic%22&x=12&y=18

New York School Abstract Expressionists Artists Choice by Artists
ISBN: 0967799406
available at amazon.com
American Abstract Expressionism of the 1950s An Illustrated Survey ISBN:0967799414
 available at amazon.com
American Abstract and Figurative Expressionism Style is Timely Art is Timeless ISBN:096779922 available at amazon.com.
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Art Criticism-Press Coverage & Art of the 1950s




On May 7, 1995 pioneer abstract expressionists and museum directors relate the impact of critics on their careers. Moderated by Phyllis Braff, Art Historian and Art Critic. The influence and criticism of Jerome Klein, John Canaday, Fairfield Porter, Clement Greenberg, Hilton Kramer and Dore Ashton is discussed.
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