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An 8 page research paper that offers a brief biography of 20th century American artist Philip Guston, analyses of his work and then a discussion of criticism and critical interpretation. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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expressionism to a raw new imagery beginning in 1968" (NGA). Biography: He was born "Philip Goldstein" in 1913 to parents who were then living in Montreal, but grew up
in Los Angeles and followed "his old friend Jackson Pollock to New York in 1935" ("Books and Arts" 109). Guston revered Italian Renaissance painters, but his early figurative art indicates
that he was striving for representation that was "more essential and visceral," eventually "losing the object altogether" ("Books and Arts" 109). In the 50s and 60s, he produced large works
that are characterized by his distinctive and energetic brushwork and his use of color. As this suggests, Guston focused on abstraction for roughly 20 years before returning to figurative painting
(NGA). However, in the late 60s, Guston shocked the art world by a sharp return to figurative art that featured "politicized, cartoonish painting, many with figures in Ku Klux Klan-like
hoods" ("Books and Arts" 109). Critics were shocked, as were his friends, many of whom abandoned him. William de Koonig, however, defended Guston and argued that his show was
about "freedom" ("Books and Arts" 109). At the time, Guston explained, "I got sick and tired of all that purity!...I wanted to tell stories!" ("Books and Arts" 109). According to
Guston, painting, by its very nature is "impure...We are image-makers and image-ridden" ("Books and Arts" 109). Analyses of 5 works The student researching this topic should note that
all of these works are drawn from the current exhibition of Gustons work at the NGA. Consult this URL www.nga.gov to view images. Ascent (1952, pen and black ink on
wove paper, 12 x 17 15/16 inches): This work is representative of Gustons work in abstract expressionism. This work uses the strong, black brushstrokes that were characteristic of Gustons style
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