What is Abstract Art — Really?

Presenter: Dr Jill Kiefer

Abstract Art is a term which, over time, has come to be equated with Nonrepresentational Art. But are they really the same thing?

A true work of abstraction is a nonobjective representation of the essence extracted from something real. Given all of these cryptic terms, it’s no wonder that people get confused! In this program, we’ll explore art that will help us to identify the differences between these terms—and lead to a deeper appreciation of both.

Artists examined will include Wassily Kandinsky, Arthur Dove, Jackson Pollock, Louise Nevelson, Helen Frankenthaler, among others.