Statements (863)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:art_movement
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| gptkbp:art_style |
gptkb:Color_Field_Painting
gptkb:contemporary_art gptkb:Lyrical_Abstraction abstract art modern art |
| gptkbp:artistic_focus |
color and light
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| gptkbp:artistic_philosophy |
spirituality in art
non-representational art emphasis on color exploration of perception exploration of color emphasis on color over form rejection of representational art emphasis on perception emphasis on surface and texture rejection of traditional representation |
| gptkbp:artistic_technique |
non-representational forms
staining layering of paint large-scale canvases exploration of color use of acrylic paint emphasis on perception focus on viewer experience use of non-representational forms |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:art_movement
gptkb:Corcoran_Gallery_of_Art gptkb:artistic_legacy gptkb:Color_Field_Painting gptkb:Color_Field_painting gptkb:Cultural_institutions gptkb:Minimalism gptkb:Post-Painterly_Abstraction gptkb:cultural_exchange gptkb:American_Modernism gptkb:National_Gallery_of_Art gptkb:Smithsonian_American_Art_Museum gptkb:Corcoran_School_of_the_Arts_and_Design gptkb:American_University_Museum gptkb:Washington_Gallery_of_Modern_Art gptkb:Washington_Color_School_Gallery gptkb:Art_education gptkb:artistic_collaboration gptkb:artistic_vision gptkb:The_Phillips_Collection Color theory Geometric Abstraction Art criticism Geometric abstraction Art historians Art exhibitions Art galleries Art publications geometric abstraction Art movements artistic expression color theory Art workshops Art collectors Art critiques Art fairs Art festivals artistic community artistic dialogue artistic experimentation American modernism artistic innovation cultural dialogue modern art movements Artistic collaboration color field painting Washington art scene non-representational art artistic philosophy optical effects spatial perception Art symposiums artistic influence artistic practice Art lectures Art movements in the 20th century artistic identity local art communities regional art movements Washington Art Association Washington D. C. art scene Postwar Art Washington Color School artists Washington, D. C. art scene Art and artists of the 1960s Art and artists of the 1970s Art and artists of the 1980s Art and artists of the 1990s Art and artists of the 2000s Art and artists of the 2010s Art and artists of the 2020s Art movements in the U. S. Washington artists |
| gptkbp:characteristic |
abstract art
non-representational forms vibrant colors use of color abstract expressionism color field painting large-scale canvases emphasis on color flat color application large canvases |
| gptkbp:characterized_by |
non-representational forms
vibrant colors experimental techniques use of color bold colors flat areas of color minimalist approach color field painting large-scale canvases non-representational art optical effects emphasis on color flat color application large canvases large fields of color flatness of the surface flatness of color flatness of the canvas flat color areas flat color fields |
| gptkbp:contributed_to |
the development of color theory
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| gptkbp:contribution |
gptkb:art_critics
art education art theory |
| gptkbp:criticism |
gptkb:Robert_Hughes
gptkb:Donald_Kuspit gptkb:Jerry_Saltz gptkb:Clement_Greenberg gptkb:John_Canaday gptkb:Robert_Storr gptkb:Michael_Fried gptkb:Roberta_Smith gptkb:David_Pagel gptkb:Peter_Schjeldahl Accessibility of art Art market dynamics lack of narrative Commercialization of art seen as elitist debate over artistic merit commercialization of art overemphasis on color perceived as decorative debated in art circles compared to New York School seen as a regional movement |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:significant
inspiration for future artists influenced local artists inspired future generations of artists inspired new generations of artists influence on public art inspired art movements influence on art education influenced art education contributed to art education recognition in art institutions shaped art criticism promoted the use of color in art influence on art criticism impact on local art scene influenced local art scene influence on art collectors contribution to American art history encouraged experimentation with materials influence on gallery practices contributed to the D. C. art scene contributed to the rise of color theory fostered a community of artists fostered a community of artists in D. C. promoted color as a primary element in art promoted color theory promoted the importance of color in art shaped the discourse on abstraction contributed to the development of modern art in America |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
recognized in art history
inspired future generations of artists influenced artists worldwide fostered community among artists contributed to the development of modern art regional art movement influenced the art market promoted color as a primary element challenged traditional painting techniques contributed to the development of color theory fostered a community of artists part of the Washington art scene promoted regionalism in art |
| gptkbp:decline |
1970s
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| gptkbp:declined_in |
1970s
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| gptkbp:developed_by |
1950s
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| gptkbp:emphasizes |
gptkb:Color
the relationship between color and space the use of color color over form |
| gptkbp:exemplified_by |
Alma Thomas's ' Sky Light' series
Howard Mehring's ' Color Field' paintings Kenneth Noland's ' Target' series Morris Louis's ' Veil' series Paul Reed's ' Color Field' series Sam Gilliam's ' Drape' paintings Thomas Downing's ' Color Field' works |
| gptkbp:exemplifies |
American modernism
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| gptkbp:exhibited_at |
gptkb:Corcoran_Gallery_of_Art
gptkb:National_Gallery_of_Art gptkb:Smithsonian_American_Art_Museum gptkb:Washington_Gallery_of_Modern_Art international art fairs group exhibitions solo exhibitions major art museums other modern art movements Washington Project for the Arts |
| gptkbp:exhibition |
gptkb:Corcoran_Gallery_of_Art
gptkb:Kenneth_Noland:_A_Retrospective gptkb:The_Color_Field_Movement gptkb:National_Gallery_of_Art gptkb:Washington_Gallery_of_Modern_Art gptkb:Washington_Color_School:_The_First_Generation Color and Form The Color of Light The Washington Color School: 1960-1970 Washington Color School: A Retrospective Morris Louis: The Color of Time Morris Louis: The Unfurled Canvas Color as Field Morris Louis: The Washington Color School The Washington Color School: 1950-1970 Washington Color School: A Legacy Washington Color School: The Artists Washington Color School: The Color Exploration Washington Color School: The Color Legacy Washington Color School: The Color Revolution Washington Color School: The Colors of Light Washington Color School: The Influence Washington Color School: The Legacy Color and Abstraction: The Washington Color School Color in the Washington Color School Color and Abstraction Color in the 21st Century Color in the Washington School Washington Color School: A Legacy of Color Washington Color School: A New Vision of Color Washington Color School: The Color of Life Washington Color School: The Color of Time Kenneth Noland: The Color Field Painter Kenneth Noland: The Color of Time Sam Gilliam: A Survey Sam Gilliam: The Color of Time The Color of Life: Washington Color School The Washington Color School: 1960s and Beyond |
| gptkbp:exhibition_location |
gptkb:Corcoran_Gallery_of_Art
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| gptkbp:exhibition_space |
gptkb:Corcoran_Gallery_of_Art
gptkb:National_Gallery_of_Art gptkb:Smithsonian_American_Art_Museum |
| gptkbp:exhibition_venue |
gptkb:Corcoran_Gallery_of_Art
gptkb:National_Gallery_of_Art gptkb:Smithsonian_American_Art_Museum gptkb:The_Phillips_Collection |
| gptkbp:exhibition_year |
gptkb:2013
|
| gptkbp:exhibitions |
gptkb:Washington_Color_School:_The_First_Generation
Washington Color School: A Retrospective Color as Field: American Painting 1950-1975 The Washington Color School: 1950-1970 Washington Color School: The Color Spectrum Color in the Washington School The Color Adventure Washington Color School: The Color of Nature |
| gptkbp:founded |
1950s
1960s |
| gptkbp:founded_in |
1950s
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| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
gptkb:Art_education
Art criticism Art theory Modern art movements Contemporary art movements later art movements contemporary abstract artists color theory in art |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
important in American art history
pioneered color theory in painting |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Washington Color School
|
| gptkbp:impact |
gptkb:Post-Painterly_Abstraction
gptkb:contemporary_art gptkb:Art_education gptkb:art_critics American art Art collecting Art criticism art education color theory contemporary painting art collecting |
| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Color_Field_Painting
gptkb:Abstract_Expressionism American art |
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Minimalism
gptkb:Post-Painterly_Abstraction gptkb:contemporary_art gptkb:Post-painterly_abstraction Contemporary art modern art Color Field artists American painting abstract artists globally artists in the D. C. area |
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
gptkb:Agnes_Martin
gptkb:Carmen_Herrera gptkb:Donald_Judd gptkb:Jasper_Johns gptkb:Mark_Rothko gptkb:Dan_Flavin gptkb:Julie_Mehretu gptkb:Kenneth_Noland gptkb:Frank_Stella gptkb:Robert_Rauschenberg gptkb:Mary_Heilmann gptkb:David_Reed gptkb:Ellsworth_Kelly |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Color_Field_painting
gptkb:European_modernism gptkb:Fauvism gptkb:Russian_Constructivism gptkb:European_Modernism gptkb:Abstract_Expressionism minimalism American regionalism |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:European_modernism
|
| gptkbp:is_acclaimed_for |
yes
in the art community |
| gptkbp:is_active_in |
1950s
1960s 1970s 1950s to 1970s |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:Color_Field_painting
abstract art color theory art movements of the 20th century Washington D. C. art scene Washington Color School artists |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
art exhibitions
art enthusiasts art collectors art publications art documentaries |
| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
gptkb:geometric_shapes
vibrant colors dynamic compositions exploration of perception spontaneous brushwork flat color areas |
| gptkbp:is_considered_as |
a major art movement
|
| gptkbp:is_documented_in |
gptkb:academic_journals
gptkb:art_historians art history books art books art publications exhibition catalogs museum catalogs |
| gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
gptkb:Color_Field_painting
gptkb:European_modernism gptkb:Post-Painterly_Abstraction American regionalism |
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
gptkb:contemporary_art
abstract artists art education |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
large-scale canvases
staining technique its unique aesthetic its legacy in art history its impact on visual arts |
| gptkbp:is_notable_for |
innovative use of color
|
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Color_Field_movement
American art history abstract expressionism the evolution of American art modernist movements the broader context of modern art the American avant-garde the Color Field movement |
| gptkbp:is_prominent_in |
1960s
1970s |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
gptkb:Art_Prize
gptkb:art_critics gptkb:art_historians art institutions |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
its artistic innovation
its contribution to color theory |
| gptkbp:is_related_to |
gptkb:Post-Painterly_Abstraction
gptkb:contemporary_art modern art Washington, D. C. art scene |
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
art programs
art schools art critics and scholars |
| gptkbp:key_concept |
gptkb:art_movement
gptkb:art gptkb:artistic_legacy gptkb:artistic_collaboration gptkb:historical_significance gptkb:artistic_vision influence on contemporary art viewer engagement aesthetic experience artistic expression cultural significance abstract forms experimental techniques individual expression artistic community artistic development dynamic compositions artistic dialogue regional identity cultural impact artistic experimentation artistic heritage artistic freedom collaborative spirit artistic innovation cultural dialogue spatial relationships artistic exploration artistic significance non-representational art spatial illusion artistic philosophy optical effects artistic influence artistic practice art as experience artistic narrative non-traditional materials artistic identity exploration of perception artistic evolution large-scale works spatial depth interaction of colors artistic contribution exploration of color critique of traditional art community of artists dialogue with viewers flatness of the canvas color as subject light and perception cultural significance of color emotional response to color emphasis on surface canvas as object flatness of the picture plane interaction of color and light process of painting regional identity in art vibrancy of color |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Cultural significance
influence on contemporary art Academic studies Inspiration for future artists influenced future generations of artists Influence on future artists influence on future generations Recognition in art history Continued relevance in art discussions influenced later artists recognized in art history influenced contemporary art movements inspired future generations of artists Formation of art collectives Contribution to American art history Impact on American art Influence on color theory Contribution to modern art celebrated in art history studied in art history courses recognition in art history celebrated in retrospectives Impact on art education Recognition in art institutions influence on abstract art Influence on art education programs contributed to the development of modern art influence on modernism influence on minimalism influence on color theory influenced art education programs development of color field painting Recognition in art criticism impact on modern painting Inspiration for color theory in art Continued exhibitions influence on minimalist art established a precedent for color-based abstraction recognized as a significant movement in American art celebrated for its innovation in color use continues to be studied and exhibited established Washington, D. C. as an art center influence on modern abstraction influenced the development of color field painting recognized for innovation in color use left a lasting impact on contemporary art practices Creation of a distinct artistic identity Development of new painting techniques Establishment of color as a primary element in art Promotion of abstraction in art contributed to the Washington art scene contribution to visual arts discourse establishment of color theory in art influence on color abstraction influence on post-painterly abstraction inspiration for site-specific installations part of the history of American art recognized as a significant art movement |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
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| gptkbp:movement |
gptkb:Color_Field_Painting
gptkb:Minimalism gptkb:Post-Painterly_Abstraction |
| gptkbp:notable_abilities |
gptkb:Sam_Gilliam
gptkb:Alma_Thomas gptkb:Carmen_Herrera gptkb:David_Driskell gptkb:Howard_Mehring gptkb:Morris_Louis gptkb:Kenneth_Noland gptkb:Paul_Reed gptkb:Thomas_Downing William T. Williams |
| gptkbp:notable_artists |
gptkb:Sam_Gilliam
gptkb:Alma_Thomas gptkb:Howard_Mehring gptkb:Morris_Louis gptkb:Kenneth_Noland gptkb:Paul_Reed gptkb:Thomas_Downing |
| gptkbp:notable_collaborations |
gptkb:art_critics
art institutions collaborations with local artists collaborations with art institutions artists' collectives Washington Color School artists exhibitions with other art movements joint exhibitions with Abstract Expressionists exhibition partnerships |
| gptkbp:notable_exhibition |
The Washington Color School: 1965-1975
Color in the Washington Color School |
| gptkbp:notable_exhibitions |
gptkb:The_Color_Connection
gptkb:Kenneth_Noland:_A_Retrospective gptkb:The_Color_of_Emotion gptkb:The_Color_of_Light:_The_Washington_Color_School gptkb:The_Color_of_Space gptkb:The_Color_of_the_Body gptkb:The_Color_of_the_Present gptkb:The_Color_of_the_Universe gptkb:Paul_Reed:_The_Color_of_Time gptkb:The_Color_Expedition gptkb:The_Color_Quest:_Washington_Color_School gptkb:The_Legacy_of_Color:_Washington_Color_School gptkb:The_1970_Washington_Color_School_Exhibition gptkb:The_1990_Washington_Color_School_Exhibition gptkb:The_2010_Washington_Color_School_Exhibition Color and Form Color in the 1960s Morris Louis: The Color Field Paintings The Color of Light The Color of the Future The Color of the Past Kenneth Noland: The Color of Light Color and Form: The Washington Color School The Color of Light: Washington Color School The Washington Color School: 1960-1970 Washington Color School: A New Perspective Washington Color School: A Retrospective Morris Louis: The Color of Light Color and Light: The Washington Color School Color as Field The 1965 Washington Color School Exhibition The 1980 Washington Color School Exhibition The 2000 Washington Color School Exhibition The 2020 Washington Color School Exhibition The Washington Color School: 50 Years Later The Washington Color School: 1965 The Washington Color School: 1950-1970 Washington Color School: A Legacy Washington Color School: The Color Connection Washington Color School: The Color Dialogue Washington Color School: The Color Experience Washington Color School: The Color Expression Washington Color School: The Color Journey Washington Color School: The Color Legacy Washington Color School: The Color Narrative Washington Color School: The Color Revolution Washington Color School: The Color Spectrum Washington Color School: The Color Story Washington Color School: The Legacy The Color of the Moment Color in the Washington Color School The Color Field: Washington Color School The Legacy of the Washington Color School The Washington Color School: A Retrospective Washington Color School: 1960-1970 Washington Color School: 50 Years Later Washington Color School: A Celebration Washington Color School: A New Vision Washington Color School: The Art of Color Washington Color School: The Color of Abstraction Washington Color School: The Color of Emotion Washington Color School: The Color of Experience Washington Color School: The Color of Memory Washington Color School: The Color of the Future Washington Color School: The Color of the Mind Washington Color School: The Color of the Soul Washington Color School: The Next Generation The Washington Color School at the Hirshhorn Museum Color and Abstraction Color and Light in Washington Color and Light: Washington Color School Color in the 21st Century Color in the Washington School Howard Mehring: The Color of Space Sam Gilliam: A Retrospective The Color Connection: Washington Color School The Color Quest The Color Revolution: Washington Color School The Color Spectrum: Washington Color School The Color of Abstraction The Color of Washington The Color of the Adventure The Color of the American Scene The Color of the Approach The Color of the Discovery The Color of the Experience The Color of the Exploration The Color of the Expression The Color of the Form The Color of the Insight The Color of the Journey The Color of the Method The Color of the Perspective The Color of the Style The Color of the Technique The Color of the Understanding The Color of the Vision The Color of the Washington School The Legacy of Color Thomas Downing: The Color of Form Washington Color Painters Washington Color School: A Legacy of Color Washington Color School: A New Adventure Washington Color School: A New Approach Washington Color School: A New Chapter Washington Color School: A New Discovery Washington Color School: A New Era Washington Color School: A New Exploration Washington Color School: A New Expression Washington Color School: A New Form Washington Color School: A New Insight Washington Color School: A New Journey Washington Color School: A New Method Washington Color School: A New Style Washington Color School: A New Technique Washington Color School: A New Understanding Washington Color School: A New Vision of Color Washington Color School: The Color of Life Washington Color School: The Color of Nature Washington Color School: The Color of Perception Washington Color School: The Color of Space Washington Color School: The Color of Time Washington Color School: The Color of the Body Washington Color School: The Color of the Heart Washington Color School: The Color of the Spirit Washington Color School: The Color of the Universe Washington Color School: The Influence of Color Washington Color School: A New Perspective on Color Washington Color School: The Color of Nature's Beauty Washington Color School: The Color of Nature's Essence Washington Color School: The Color of Nature's Light Washington Color School: The Color of Nature's Heart Color and Form: Washington Color School Color and Light: Washington Color School 2015 Color in Context: Washington Color School Howard Mehring: The Color of Emotion Sam Gilliam: The Drape The Color of Nature: Washington Color School The Color of Time: Washington Color School The Washington Color School at the Hirshhorn The Washington Color School: A Legacy of Color Washington Color School: 2007 Washington Color School: 2019 Washington Color School: The Color of Change Washington Color School: The Color of Community Washington Color School: The Color of Culture Washington Color School: The Color of Dreams Washington Color School: The Color of Expression Washington Color School: The Color of Form Washington Color School: The Color of Future Washington Color School: The Color of History Washington Color School: The Color of Identity Washington Color School: The Color of Imagination Washington Color School: The Color of Innovation Washington Color School: The Color of Light Washington Color School: The Color of Movement Washington Color School: The Color of Progress Washington Color School: The Color of Reality Washington Color School: The Color of Rhythm Washington Color School: The Color of Society Washington Color School: The Color of Sound Washington Color School: The Color of Tradition Washington Color School: The Legacy Continues Washington Color School: The Legacy of Color Washington Color School: The Color of Nature's Soul Washington Color School: The Color of Nature's Spirit Washington Color School: The Color of Nature's Palette Washington Color School: The Color of Nature's Breath Washington Color School: The Color of Nature's Touch Washington Color School: The Color of Nature's Voice |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
gptkb:Minimalism
gptkb:Optical_Art gptkb:Postmodernism gptkb:Color_Field gptkb:Lyrical_Abstraction Geometric Abstraction Color Theory Color Stain Painting Hard-edge painting Contemporary Abstraction |
| gptkbp:notable_influence |
gptkb:art
gptkb:European_modernism gptkb:Minimalism gptkb:Feminist_Art_Movement gptkb:Post-painterly_Abstraction Conceptual art Feminist art movement American regionalism Contemporary Color Theory |
| gptkbp:notable_publication |
gptkb:Washington_Color_School:_A_Critical_Anthology
Color and Form: The Washington Color School Washington Color School: A New Perspective Color and Light: The Washington Color School Washington Color School: The Color Story The Color Field: Washington Color School The Legacy of the Washington Color School Washington Color School: Artists and Their Work The Color of Washington: The Washington Color School |
| gptkbp:notable_technique |
color psychology
non-representational forms color theory staining color harmony color contrast color mixing color perception layering spraying color symbolism exploration of light Layering of colors color intensity brushwork layering of colors color saturation dripping flat color application color juxtaposition color blending Color theory application exploration of perception exploration of space pouring paint pouring color layering exploration of rhythm canvas stretching color dynamics color modulation color transparency color relationships exploration of emotion exploration of movement exploration of composition color application color exploration transparency effects color interaction color experimentation exploration of balance exploration of contrast color innovation dripping paint exploration of harmony use of acrylic paint Experimentation with materials color abstraction large brush strokes Use of acrylic paint Non-traditional canvases brushless techniques spontaneity in application |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
Howard Mehring's color fields
Kenneth Noland's concentric circles Paul Reed's layered colors Sam Gilliam's draped canvases Thomas Downing's shaped canvases |
| gptkbp:notable_works |
gptkb:Unfurled
gptkb:The_Red_and_the_Black gptkb:The_Veil Large-scale installations Site-specific works Acrylic on canvas Color Field paintings Stained canvases Target series by Kenneth Noland Unfurled series by Morris Louis Veil series by Sam Gilliam |
| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
|
| gptkbp:originated_in |
gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
|
| gptkbp:period |
1950s to 1970s
|
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
1950s
|
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Color_Field_movement
gptkb:Color_Field_Painting gptkb:Minimalism gptkb:Post-Painterly_Abstraction gptkb:Post-painterly_Abstraction gptkb:Modernism gptkb:Post-painterly_abstraction gptkb:Color_Field_Movement Color Theory American art history Washington, D. C. art scene |
| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:Color_Field_painting
geometric abstraction lyrical abstraction abstract expressionism color field painting non-representational |
| gptkbp:technique |
staining
layering spraying brushwork non-representational art dripping layering color pouring paint pouring color layering layering colors color interaction dripping paint use of acrylic paint canvas as a surface brushless painting |
| gptkbp:time_period |
1950s to 1970s
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Alma_Thomas
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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