Investigation and analysis of the emergence of abstract Impressionism in the art of painting (New York School:1940 to the present)
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Jalaleddin Soltan Kashefi  |
Faculty of Visual Arts, Department of Painting, Tehran University of Arts, Tehran,Iran |
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In 1940, two movements emerged in New York. The first Abstract Expressionism, had branches labeled as angular or gestural (motion painting), nonverbal, action painting or lyrical abstraction. The second movement, Abstract Impressionism, focused on mental receptivity or intellectual impressionism. These movements combined Impressionism with abstract art and gained global recognition among artists worldwide. This article aims to explore the thoughts and ideas of painters, who rejected traditional art forms in favor of Abstract Impressionism. It seeks to answer questions about the factors leading to the emergence of this style, the influence of social and cultural trends, and how New York artists embraced new experiences.
While some writers dismissed these movements in the late 1960s, Abstract Impressionism remains of interest to artists in New York and beyond. This article also aims to introduce the works of artists post 1960, as there is a lack of literature on Abstract Impressionism, also known as the “School of New York.” The historical aspects and influential factors shaping this style have not been thoroughly explored. This research focuses on artists who pioneered. Abstract Impressionism in New York and other countries a topic largely overlooked by Iranian writers. It delves in to the concepts and factors within this art movement, exploring the origins of modernism and modernity, the historical contexts of Impressionism and Abstract Art and the characteristics of Abstract Impressionism artists. By analyzing the factors influencing these works the research aims to provide insight into the emergence of Abstract Impressionism.
The formation of Abstract Impressionism in New York was influenced by social and cultural currents, as well as a desire to break away from traditional art styles. These movements elevated New York as an artistic hub, establishing it as a center for modernism to thrive. The research methodology is descriptive-analytical, utilizing library resources and credible internet sources. |
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Keywords: Abstract Impressionism, New York School, Richard Warren Pousette – Dart, Milton Resnick, Carolyn Rauh and oth |
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Special Received: 2025/04/15 | Accepted: 2024/12/30
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