In this Case Assignment, we will be comparing Abstract Expressionism using work by Jackson Pollock, One: Number 31, and Pop Art using work by Andy Warhol, Campbell’s Soup Cans. Take a look at the images by clicking on the links below before you continue.
Just as the name indicates, often the focus of a work of Pop Art is a casual (as opposed to elitist) subject. In our example, Warhol’s object can be found in any grocery store. Abstract Expressionism gained major recognition after WWII. Just as the name indicates, it does not depict any specific subject or human figure. Some scholars attribute that rejection of specificity to the horrors of the war.
Although our two works could not be more different, they both represent the reality of post WWII America. Pollock can be viewed as championing “the role of the artist,” as his art seems a pure abstraction of his body movements and his handling of the paintbrush, whereas Warhol seems to not have any real connection to the making of his art, as he upholds everyday, mass-produced objects in 1960s America as subject matter for high art.
For this assignment, you will conduct research to identify two scholarly essays for abstract expressionism style and two scholarly essays for Pop Art style. You will use information from these sources to compare the different styles of art.
Write a 3- to 4-page paper in which you provide information about your research and Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art styles. You should address the following questions:
What search strategies did you use to find scholarly essays?
How do you know the sources are credible?
Consider the qualifications of the author, the publisher, credibility of the location or site, currency, accuracy, and purpose of the information.
What are the main ideas discussed in each of the essays you found for the different art styles?
How are the main ideas in the Abstract Expressionist essays demonstrated in Pollock’s art?
How are the main ideas in the Pop Art essays demonstrated in Warhol’s art?
Assignment Expectations
Prepare a 3- to 4-page paper using the following guidelines:
Address all questions thoroughly.
Include a cover page with your name and a reference page that lists your sources. These are not included in the total page count.
Use in-text citations when referencing information from outside sources.
Do not include images.
The paper should be double-spaced with one-inch margins and 12-point font.
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