Painter's Forms No. 2Philip Guston · 1978
Neo-Expressionism
1978
Philip Guston (1913 – 1980)
Philip Guston (1913-1980) was a pivotal Canadian-American artist known for his evolution from Abstract Expressionism to raw, figurative art exploring racism, identity & political satire. A key figure in the New York School.
About this artwork
- Title: Painter's Forms No. 2
- Artist: Philip Guston
- Year: 1978
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Movement: Neo-Expressionism
- Main color: Putty
- Keywords: red pink white, neo-expressionism, colorful artwork
- Color hue: Warm Sunset Tones
- Topics: symbolic painting, tool imagery, american art
Questions & Answers
Where does "Painter's Forms No. 2" stand among Philip Guston's recurring subjects?
"Painter's Forms No. 2" depicts abstract forms, tool imagery, musical elements, bold colors, american art, neo-expressionism, symbolic painting, while Philip Guston's recorded themes are neo-expressionist roots, american identity themes, racism & social critique, figurative distortion, satirical commentary, deconstructing artifice, exploring the mundane, late period shift. Comparing the two shows how the work relates to the artist's usual subjects.
How is the color composition of "Painter's Forms No. 2" by Philip Guston built?
The color analysis of "Painter's Forms No. 2" by Philip Guston records a bold contrast and a strong color unity harmony.
Who created "Painter's Forms No. 2" and what style is it in?
Philip Guston created "Painter's Forms No. 2" within the Neo-Expressionism movement.