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About the Course

Want to know how some of the 20th century’s most celebrated artists made abstract paintings? This course offers an in-depth, hands-on look at the materials, techniques, and thinking of seven New York School artists, including Willem de Kooning, Yayoi Kusama, Agnes Martin, Barnett Newman, Jackson Pollock, Ad Reinhardt, and Mark Rothko. Through studio demonstrations and gallery walkthroughs, you’ll form a deeper understanding of what a studio practice means and how ideas develop from close looking, and you’ll gain a sensitivity to the physical qualities of paint. Readings and other resources will round out your understanding, providing broader cultural, intellectual, and historical context about the decades after World War II, when these artists were active. The works of art you will explore in this course may also serve as points of departure to make your own abstract paintings. You may choose to participate in the studio exercises, for which you are invited to post images of your own paintings to the discussion boards, or you may choose to complete the course through its quizzes and written assessments only. Learners who wish to participate in the optional studio exercises may need to purchase art supplies. A list of suggested materials is included in the first module. Learning Objectives: Learn about the materials, techniques, and approaches of seven New York School artists who made abstract paintings. Trace the development of each artist’s work and studio practice in relation to broader cultural, intellectual, and historical contexts in the decades after World War II. Hone your visual analysis skills. Use each artist’s works as a point of departure for making your own abstract paintings....

Top reviews

AN
May 22, 2021

Excellent. The course was very educational, extremely well put together and Corey´s instruction was excellent. One really needed to put time and effort into it but is worth every second of time spend.

DB
Jul 25, 2020

Beyond my expectations! Encouraged by in studio where I discovered I could be successful experimenting with all the different artists. The knowledge, insight, and fascinating experience was joyous!

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By Antonio R M

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Aug 14, 2017

Love it and I learned alto I love to paint :-)

By Anastasiia L

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Sep 16, 2019

One of the best MOOCs on arts I've ever taken!

By Angela S

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Feb 4, 2020

The course was amazing ! I really enjoyed it!

By Spencer E T

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Dec 30, 2017

Instructor was very knowledgable and friendly

By Mauree C

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May 16, 2020

Well done! in every way! I learned so much!

By Juan L

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Jun 9, 2021

Thanks for the experience, you made my 2021

By Paul W

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Jan 14, 2021

Throughly enjoyed the course. Learnt a lot.

By Adrián C R

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Jun 6, 2020

Quite interesting to find some inspiration!

By eleni c

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Mar 3, 2019

very interesting and well organized course!

By Michela P G

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Nov 29, 2017

Very enjoyable!!! I feel I've learnt a lot.

By Robert F

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Aug 23, 2021

inspiring content and teaching techniques

By Maitry S

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Aug 4, 2020

Love this course. Speci studio techniques

By EMANUEL P

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Jun 9, 2020

excellent, far exceeded my expectations!

By Samrah N

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Apr 28, 2020

Made me learn a lot of different things

By Caroline D

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Jul 6, 2020

Great course and excellent instructor!

By Araceli B I

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May 4, 2020

¡Es realmente emocionante y divertido!

By Irenepecchio

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Jan 17, 2018

Very interesting and stimulant course!

By Susan C

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Dec 8, 2017

Thank You MoMA for such a fun class :)

By Eduardo G D

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Nov 22, 2017

Estou gostando muito do curso Parabéns

By Margarita M R

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Jul 17, 2017

Lo disfruté muchísimo, pasé feliz. :)

By Jorge I C

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Dec 26, 2020

Muy buen curso, vale la pena hacerlo

By Isabel s

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Nov 7, 2020

Buen profesor!!! buena metodología.

By Colette B

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Jul 13, 2020

I love these MOMA courses so much!

By Todd W

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Jul 29, 2020

Very interesting and well taught.

By Thomas B

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Apr 12, 2020

Great course. Corey is fantastic.

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