THE ALTERNATIVE ABSTRACT

Course Description

This class will illuminate an alternative history of abstract painting through the lives and techniques of painters who have been historically/largely overlooked by the art history canon. We will approach many aspects of abstraction, but not all of them - and you will do research on your own about other abstractionists. You will develop your own style and interests throughout the quarter, noting your inspirations, techniques, likes/dislikes, etc. in your journal. This class will be largely self-directed; it is a chance for you to develop what you are interested in painting and how you approach painting in general. You will need to spend a significant dedicated amount of time outside class on the work for this course, especially since we only meet once a week. The final project will include a written element.