What is the thematic context of The Street?

abstract expressionist roots, post-war industrial critique, racial identity exploration, political satire & protest, shift from figuration's edge, deconstructing american dream, complex, evolving style"

What topics does The Street explore?

industrial landscape, abstract composition, geometric forms, surreal imagery, color palette, mechanical elements, texture & layering

Artwork Info: The Street

The Street

Abstract Expressionism
1977

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: The Street
Artist: Philip Guston
Year: 1977
Format: Landscape
Copyright status: Under copyright
Creative period: Mature Period
Main color: Phthalo Green
Keywords: modern painting, surreal painting, texture painting
Color intensity: Monochromatic
Perceived brightness: bright

The Street

Philip Guston (1913 – 1980)

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