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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 Christina D

Apr 26, 2022

Great course, good blend of practical techniques to use in the studio and visual analysis theory. Thankyou!

By Kylie S

Jun 21, 2020

Really worth the commitment as this was incredibly engaging and wonderful in it's explanation of the topic

By Athena L

Jun 8, 2020

This course was so fun. I really enjoyed learning about the Abstract Expressionists intentions & processes

By Tore W

May 9, 2019

Art history! Instructions on how-did-they-do-it! Insights on great artists thoughts about art! Just great!

By Andrea S

Jun 18, 2017

I loved the course! Corey D'Augustine is an excellent teacher and the course material is very informative.

By Jouriy L

May 24, 2017

Thank you very much! Very good and useful course.

Thank you particularly for instructor Corey D’Augustine.

By Jim L

Dec 9, 2022

Very thorough, yet accessible. Well-designed procession of information and videos, readings and exercises

By Kari G

Jul 28, 2020

An excellent interesting course about 8 artists of the abstract Expressionist period. Highly recommended!

By Frode T

Mar 16, 2021

An excellent course with a fine mix of art history, colour and materials theory and practical exercises!

By Anna M O

Jun 17, 2017

Fantastic experience..emotions, technique, history of art.. a dream that came true. Thank you from Italy

By Aaron W

May 20, 2017

Really wonderfully run, and such interesting subject matter - really ignited an interest in me to paint!

By Ury L E M

Apr 14, 2020

Friendly, easy-understanding with a lot of useful information about Abstract artists. I do recommend it

By Andrejs V

Nov 12, 2020

Very exciting and interesting course, painters presented and their paintings and techniques described.

By Pantelis A

Jan 31, 2018

Very satisfied with the course. The highlight of the course is Corey D'Augustine's video instructions.

By Cecelia M

Jun 21, 2020

Changed my life! I feel so inspired and adept at talking about abstract expressionism now. Thank you!

By Donna F

May 11, 2020

I enjoyed this course greatly, especially the studio work. I would enjoy more courses like this one.

By Jillian L L

Nov 2, 2018

I throughly enjoyed this course and look forward to other MoMA courses in Art History in the future.

By Javier C

Jan 3, 2018

Interesting subject, carried out in a well and clearly structured way, which makes it easy to follow

By Donald B

Nov 15, 2022

One of, if not the best courses for practicing artists for understanding techniques of postwar art.

By Ibikunle D

Feb 25, 2019

Most needed for the prospective, aspiring and experienced artists; skills and knowledge impacting.

By Anna W

Jan 8, 2019

I love this course! So informative and interesting. It feels like I'm learning loads. Thank you!!!

By Angela J

Jul 8, 2022

l enjoyed learning not only about the artist but the techniques they used to create their art❤️

By b s

Jul 6, 2020

Me gusto mucho este curso, aprendí bastantes técnicas sobre artistas del expresionismo abstracto

By Sophie f

Sep 6, 2017

Excellent course. Corey D'Augustine was a superb lecturer and coach. Cannot recommend it enough.