Mary Abbottb. 1921 Mary Abbot in her Studio c. 1950, photographer unknown Biographical Information:
Untitled, c. 1950, mixed media on paper, 18 x 24 in The Amazon/Dancers In The Jungle, C. 1990 , Oil and pastel on linen canvas, 13 ¾ x 10 ⅝ in The Women of Abstract Art: Helpful Links:More about Abbot's work: https://denverartmuseum.org/article/women-abstract-expressionism-artist-mary-abbott Examples: https://www.artsy.net/artist/mary-abbott Questions:1. After watching the video, what were some challenges that women in the New York art World of the 1950’s faced? What were some of the barriers? How could this affect the presentation and display of these women painters’ art? 2. Looking at Abbott’s work, what are some common elements and motifs that you see throughout her work? Does she use any expressionistic techniques? 3. How does Abbott’s work reflect nature? Does she effectively portray the feeling and emotion of this subject? Why or why not? Sources: denverartmuseum.org/article/women-abstract-expressionism-artist-mary-abbott www.huffingtonpost.com/diane-saxton/mary-abbott-quintessentia_b_1862702.html
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