PBS
Pbs: American Masters: Abstract Expressionism
Provides an article on Abstract Expressionism, "the dominant trend in western painting throughout the 1950s."
Museum of Modern Art
Mo Ma: Abstract Expressionist New York
Blockbuster exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art underscores the relationship between New York City and the explosion of creative activity among the artists who lived there in the postwar period. Learn why New York became the center of...
Martin Lawrence Galleries
Martin Lawrence Galleries: Sam Francis
One of the masters of abstract expressionism. His works are highly related to color field painting and the drip paintings of Jackson Pollock. Here there is a biography and a collection of works from a variety of media.
Van Gogh Gallery
The Van Gogh Gallery: Jackson Pollock
Biographical summary of the life and career of American painter Jackson Pollock who was a major figure in the abstract expressionism movement.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Franz Kline
A succinct biographical sketch that explores the life and contributions of abstract expressionist and Pennsylvania native, Franz Kline.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Charmion Von Wiegand
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Charmion Von Wiegand is described here along with information on her contributions to art through abstract art.
Van Gogh Gallery
The Van Gogh Gallery: Helen Frankenthaler
Biographical account covers the life and career of American painter Helen Frankenthaler, a transitional artist between Abstract Expressionism and color-field painting.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Jackson Pollock
A biographical sketch of Jackson Pollock, along with examples of his work, links to related terms, and analysis of selected action paintings.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Max Bill: Tripartite Unity
Image and description of the sculpture Tripartite Unity by Swiss artist Max Bill.
Van Gogh Gallery
The Van Gogh Gallery: Hans Hofmann
Biographical account covers the life and career of Hans Hofmann, German-American abstract expressionist painter.
Van Gogh Gallery
The Van Gogh Gallery: Piet Mondrian
Biographical summary of the life and career of Piet Mondrian, Dutch painter best known for his abstract paintings made from squares and rectangles.
Van Gogh Gallery
The Van Gogh Gallery: Jasper Johns
Short biographical sketch of American painter Jaspar Johns, whose work is associated with the "Pop Art" of the sixties.
Van Gogh Gallery
The Van Gogh Gallery: Henry Moore
Biographical account covers the life and career of British sculptor, Henry Moore.