Date of Award
5-10-2014
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Art and Design
First Advisor
Susan Richmond
Second Advisor
John Decker
Third Advisor
Melinda Hartwig
Abstract
Within my thesis I propose to establish the existence of what I call 21st century expressionism. This genre of art is an extension of the movement that began in 20th century post-war America. 21st century expressionists create works that are intended to promote emotional responses within the viewer. “The term ``expressionism'' can be used to describe various art forms but, in its broadest sense, it is used to describe any art that raises subjective feelings above objective observations. Its aim is to reflect the artists’ state of mind rather than the reality of the external world”. Lee Krasner and Tony Smith, represent prime examples of 20th century expressionists and, Etsuko Ishikawa and Beth Cavener Stichter represent artists of 21st century expressionism.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/5518737
Recommended Citation
Messina, Philip, "Establishing 21st Century Expressionisim." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2014.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/5518737