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Hailed as the first American-born art movement to have a worldwide influence, Abstract Expressionism denotes the non-representational use of paint as a means of personal expression. It emerged in America in the 1940s, with lead protagonists including Jackson Pollock, Philip Guston, Robert Motherwell, Mark Rothko, and Willem de Kooning. Abstract Expressionism spawned many different stylistic tendencies but two particularly prominent sub-categories: action painting, exemplified by de Kooning and Pollock, and color field painting, made most famous by Rothko. Throughout, Abstract Expressionists strove to convey emotions and ideas through the making of marks, through forms, textures, shades, and the particular quality of brushstrokes. The movement favored large-scale canvases, and embraced the role of accident or chance.With featured works from 20 key Abstract Expressionist artists, this book introduces the movement which shifted the center of art gravity from Paris to New York and remains for many the golden moment of American art.

A comprehensive volume covering five seminal genres that shaped art, from the late 19th century and well into the 20th: Impressionism, Expressionism, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art. Each approach was distinct in aesthetic and philosophy, but all had immediate impact and enduring influence. Many great names were indelibly associated with one, some explored several during their careers.Impressionism, led by Monet and Renoir, focused on light and color, capturing fleeting moments and challenging academic art's rigidity. Expressionism was driven by artists like Edvard Munch and Wassily Kandinsky to convey raw emotion, distorting reality to reflect the angst of human experience. Surrealists, like Salvador Dalí and René Magritte, explored the subconscious, dreams, and the irrational, blending reality with fantasy across art, literature, and film. With Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko leading the charge, Abstract Expressionism emphasized spontaneity and emotion through bold, gestural brushstrokes, and established New York as the post-war art world’s new Mecca. Finally, artists like Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol gained fame and dominated the zeitgeist by synthesizing advertising, pop culture, and high art into Pop Art.Though diverse, these movements collectively pushed the boundaries of creativity, redefined artistic expression, and altered the trajectory of contemporary art. This lavish edition celebrates their stories, featuring more than 250 high-quality reproductions and texts, exploring how each movement's ideas and innovations transformed art forever.

A comprehensive volume covering five seminal genres that shaped art, from the late 19th century and well into the 20th: Impressionism, Expressionism, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art. Each approach was distinct in aesthetic and philosophy, but all had immediate impact and enduring influence. Many great names were indelibly associated with one, some explored several during their careers.Impressionism, led by Monet and Renoir, focused on light and color, capturing fleeting moments and challenging academic art's rigidity. Expressionism was driven by artists like Edvard Munch and Wassily Kandinsky to convey raw emotion, distorting reality to reflect the angst of human experience. Surrealists, like Salvador Dalí and René Magritte, explored the subconscious, dreams, and the irrational, blending reality with fantasy across art, literature, and film. With Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko leading the charge, Abstract Expressionism emphasized spontaneity and emotion through bold, gestural brushstrokes, and established New York as the post-war art world’s new Mecca. Finally, artists like Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol gained fame and dominated the zeitgeist by synthesizing advertising, pop culture, and high art into Pop Art.Though diverse, these movements collectively pushed the boundaries of creativity, redefined artistic expression, and altered the trajectory of contemporary art. This lavish edition celebrates their stories, featuring more than 250 high-quality reproductions and texts, exploring how each movement's ideas and innovations transformed art forever.

A comprehensive volume covering five seminal genres that shaped art, from the late 19th century and well into the 20th: Impressionism, Expressionism, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art. Each approach was distinct in aesthetic and philosophy, but all had immediate impact and enduring influence. Many great names were indelibly associated with one, some explored several during their careers.Impressionism, led by Monet and Renoir, focused on light and color, capturing fleeting moments and challenging academic art's rigidity. Expressionism was driven by artists like Edvard Munch and Wassily Kandinsky to convey raw emotion, distorting reality to reflect the angst of human experience. Surrealists, like Salvador Dalí and René Magritte, explored the subconscious, dreams, and the irrational, blending reality with fantasy across art, literature, and film. With Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko leading the charge, Abstract Expressionism emphasized spontaneity and emotion through bold, gestural brushstrokes, and established New York as the post-war art world’s new Mecca. Finally, artists like Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol gained fame and dominated the zeitgeist by synthesizing advertising, pop culture, and high art into Pop Art.Though diverse, these movements collectively pushed the boundaries of creativity, redefined artistic expression, and altered the trajectory of contemporary art. This lavish edition celebrates their stories, featuring more than 250 high-quality reproductions and texts, exploring how each movement's ideas and innovations transformed art forever.

Stilbewusst und (selbst-) kritisch kommentiert Zimmer in seinem Tagebuch das gesellschaftliche Klima im Nachkriegsdeutschland. Die Debatten – über Malerei und künstlerische Freiheit sowie über die Revolution, Boxveranstaltungen, Krimiserien und den drohenden Atomkrieg – sind uns heute fremd und zugleich anrührend vertraut.HP ZIMMER (1936–1992) studierte Ende der 1950er-Jahre an der Kunsthochschule Hamburg und der Kunstakademie München. Die von ihm mitbegründete Gruppe SPUR war eine der ersten Nachkriegsavantgarden der Bundesrepublik. Seit 1982 war HP Zimmer Professor für Malerei an der Hochschule für Bildende Künste Braunschweig.

Stilbewusst und (selbst-) kritisch kommentiert Zimmer in seinem Tagebuch das gesellschaftliche Klima im Nachkriegsdeutschland. Die Debatten – über Malerei und künstlerische Freiheit sowie über die Revolution, Boxveranstaltungen, Krimiserien und den drohenden Atomkrieg – sind uns heute fremd und zugleich anrührend vertraut.HP ZIMMER (1936–1992) studierte Ende der 1950er-Jahre an der Kunsthochschule Hamburg und der Kunstakademie München. Die von ihm mitbegründete Gruppe SPUR war eine der ersten Nachkriegsavantgarden der Bundesrepublik. Seit 1982 war HP Zimmer Professor für Malerei an der Hochschule für Bildende Künste Braunschweig.

On the Contemplation of Nature One of his generation’s most popular artists, German Romantic painter Caspar David Friedrich is known for his allegorical landscapes that convey a deep sense of contemplation and melancholy. 2024 marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of this outstanding artist, whose paintings continue to gain in topicality - hardly a discussion on climate change without one of his iconic paintings, such as The Sea of Ice, being invoked as a silent witness. Barbara Hess examines the painter’s work and his life, from its lasting poignancy to the great themes of Romanticism and drawing. In the playful format of an A–Z book, the author takes us on a timely journey, showing how new views and perspectives can be gained from what has long been thought familiar.

Caspar David Friedrich''s works and Romantic paintingIn this highly recommended book, art historian and author Barbara Hess provides new perspectives on one of the most influential artists of German Romanticism - Caspar David Friedrich. Emotion, passion, individual experience and, above all, the tortured soul are the characteristics of this epoch. The famous German painter from Greifswald knew how to realise these basic themes in his paintings like no other. Landscapes and religious motifs took centre stage. One of his main concerns was to involve viewers and their emotional feelings in the interpretation of his art.- Caspar David Friedrich: The Romantic era as reflected in his paintings- Motifs of Romanticism: nature, mystical landscapes and medieval monastery ruins as an expression of the search for (inner) harmony and infinity- Masterpieces of art: chalk cliffs on Rügen, the monk by the sea, village landscape in the morning light- Enjoying art in pocket format: a fresh look at the artworks of Caspar David Friedrich- Focus on the life and work of famous artists: the A-Z series from Hatje Cantz Verlag, which invites you to think furtherFamous paintings revisited: Brief analyses of Caspar David Friedrich''s artThe explosive nature of Caspar David Friedrich''s paintings can still be felt today. Whether discussions about climate change and sustainability or the relationship between man and nature: the allegorical paintings of the famous German painter are often used as silent witnesses. The pictorial motifs, which focus on the aesthetics of impact, continue to radiate far into the art history of the 20th century. With this volume, Barbara Hess succeeds in providing unique access to Friedrich''s work. On 120 pages and with 35 illustrations, she opens up new perspectives on his motifs and themes for art enthusiasts and Caspar David Friedrich fans.CASPAR DAVID FRIEDRICH (1774-1840) is the most important artist of the German Romantic period. Born in Greifswald, then part of the Kingdom of Sweden, he studied drawing at the Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, before settling in Dresden in 1798. His compositions are visualizations of emotional landscapes that create an instant of sublimity. His works elude lucidity and have therefore continuously been open to new interpretations. Art historian BARBARA HESS (*1964) has published works on avant-garde galleries, Abstract Expressionism, the documenta, Lucio Fontana and Jasper Johns, among others. Most recently, she has co-edited the diary of the German post-war avant-garde artist HP Zimmer, published this spring by Hatje Cantz.

Caspar David Friedrich''s works and Romantic paintingIn this highly recommended book, art historian and author Barbara Hess provides new perspectives on one of the most influential artists of German Romanticism - Caspar David Friedrich. Emotion, passion, individual experience and, above all, the tortured soul are the characteristics of this epoch. The famous German painter from Greifswald knew how to realise these basic themes in his paintings like no other. Landscapes and religious motifs took centre stage. One of his main concerns was to involve viewers and their emotional feelings in the interpretation of his art.- Caspar David Friedrich: The Romantic era as reflected in his paintings- Motifs of Romanticism: nature, mystical landscapes and medieval monastery ruins as an expression of the search for (inner) harmony and infinity- Masterpieces of art: chalk cliffs on Rügen, the monk by the sea, village landscape in the morning light- Enjoying art in pocket format: a fresh look at the artworks of Caspar David Friedrich- Focus on the life and work of famous artists: the A-Z series from Hatje Cantz Verlag, which invites you to think furtherFamous paintings revisited: Brief analyses of Caspar David Friedrich''s artThe explosive nature of Caspar David Friedrich''s paintings can still be felt today. Whether discussions about climate change and sustainability or the relationship between man and nature: the allegorical paintings of the famous German painter are often used as silent witnesses. The pictorial motifs, which focus on the aesthetics of impact, continue to radiate far into the art history of the 20th century. With this volume, Barbara Hess succeeds in providing unique access to Friedrich''s work. On 120 pages and with 35 illustrations, she opens up new perspectives on his motifs and themes for art enthusiasts and Caspar David Friedrich fans.CASPAR DAVID FRIEDRICH (1774-1840) is the most important artist of the German Romantic period. Born in Greifswald, then part of the Kingdom of Sweden, he studied drawing at the Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, before settling in Dresden in 1798. His compositions are visualizations of emotional landscapes that create an instant of sublimity. His works elude lucidity and have therefore continuously been open to new interpretations. Art historian BARBARA HESS (*1964) has published works on avant-garde galleries, Abstract Expressionism, the documenta, Lucio Fontana and Jasper Johns, among others. Most recently, she has co-edited the diary of the German post-war avant-garde artist HP Zimmer, published this spring by Hatje Cantz.

Von A wie Atelier bis Z wie Zeit: Caspar David Friedrichs Werke und die Malerei der RomantikDie Kunsthistorikerin und Autorin Barbara Hess vermittelt in diesem empfehlenswerten Buch neue Sichtweisen auf einen der prägendsten Künstler der deutschen Romantik – Caspar David Friedrich. Gefühl, Leidenschaft, individuelles Erleben und vor allem die gequälte Seele sind die Merkmale dieser Epoche. Der berühmte deutsche Maler aus Greifswald verstand es wie kaum ein anderer, diese Grundthemen in seinen Bildern umzusetzen. Landschaften und religiöse Motive standen dabei im Vordergrund. Eines seiner Hauptanliegen war es, die Betrachtenden mit ihrem emotionalen Empfinden in die Interpretation seiner Kunst einzubeziehen.- Caspar David Friedrich: Die Epoche der Romantik im Spiegel seiner Bilder- Motive der Romantik: Natur, mystische Landschaften und mittelalterliche Klosterruinen als Ausdruck der Suche nach (innerer) Harmonie und Unendlichkeit- Meisterwerke der Kunst: Kreidefelsen auf Rügen, der Mönch am Meer, Dorflandschaft bei Morgenbeleuchtung- Kunstgenuss im Pocket-Format: ein frischer Blick auf die Kunstwerke von Caspar David Friedrich- Leben und Werk berühmter Künstler*innen im Fokus: Die Reihe A-Z aus dem Hatje Cantz Verlag, die zum Weiterdenken anregtBerühmte Gemälde neu betrachtet: Kurze Werkanalysen zur Kunst Caspar David FriedrichsDie Brisanz der Bilder von Caspar David Friedrichs ist bis heute spürbar. Ob Diskussionen um Klimawandel und Nachhaltigkeit oder das Verhältnis von Mensch und Natur: Die gleichnishafte Malerei des berühmten deutschen Malers wird gerne als stille Zeugin herangezogen. Die auf Wirkungsästhetik ausgerichteten Bildmotive strahlen bis weit in die Kunstgeschichte des 20. Jahrhunderts hinein. Barbara Hess gelingt mit diesem Band ein einzigartiger Zugang zu Friedrichs Werk. Kunstinteressierten und Caspar David Friedrich-Fans eröffnet sie auf 120 Seiten und in 35 Abbildungen neue Perspektiven auf seine Motive und Themen.CASPAR DAVID FRIEDRICH (1774 – 1840) ist der bedeutendste Künstler der deutschen Romantik. In Greifswald geboren, studierte er an der Kunstakademie in Kopenhagen und ließ sich ab 1798 in Dresden nieder. Seine Landschaftskompositionen zeugen von einer großen Innerlichkeit und Melancholie. Friedrich forderte ein neues Bildbewusstsein der Betrachtenden, zugleich entziehen sich seine Werke einer Eindeutigkeit, sind immer wieder neu interpretierbar. Die Kunsthistorikerin BARBARA HESS (*1964) verfasste Publikationen unter anderem zu Avantgardegalerien, zum Abstrakten Expressionismus, zur documenta, zu Lucio Fontana und Jasper Johns. Bei Hatje Cantz erschien soeben »es gibt im Moment keine besseren Künstler als uns in Deutschland« HP Zimmer, Tagebuch 1957 – 1965, herausgegeben von Barbara Hess, Matthias Mühling und Nina Zimmer.