Students examine the abstract art of Helen Frankenthaler. In this art analysis lesson, students complete a criticism of the aesthetics of the art, analyze the color use in the art, and research the history of abstract art.

Slideshow that highlights paintings exhibited at the Smithsonian American Art Museum done by artists whose works are classified as color field painting.

Helen Frankenthaler was known for using a specific process of pouring paint on to the canvas rather than painting the colors onto the surface with a brush. View a picture of "The Bay" and read about her technique in this essay.

Brief essay describes Helen Frankenthaler's soak-stain technique.

Biographical profile of American female artist, Helen Frankenthaler.

A collection of 43 woodcuts that echo the same expressionistic style as Frankenthaler's more well known paintings.

Biographical account covers the life and career of American painter Helen Frankenthaler, a transitional artist between Abstract Expressionism and color-field painting.

An image of Helen Frankenthaler.