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Abstract Art
Into Abstraction - Abstract art
Since the beginning of the 20th century, abstract
painting has formed a central stream of modern and contemporary
art.
Harrogate's art collection contains works by such diverse
artists as Surrealist Eileen Agar, Neo-Cubist Markey Robinson and
Vorticist Wyndham Lewis.
Our exhibition shows the many different ways that artists have
explored the abstract form; the influence of the great masters of
the modern age, such as Picasso; recent works that refer to great
modern art movements, and the genius of artists, such as Alan Davie
and Ivon Hitchens, who invent an abstract language all of their
own.
The exhibition will also feature a video presentation or
local artists Simon Crawford and John Creighton at work in their
studios as well as their work.
Curriculum LInks
The exhibition provides a rare opportunity for art students to
engage with abstract art and learn to understand and appreciate
this great modern art form.
Art and Design: Unit 4A: Viewpoints, Unit 4C: Journeys, Unit
8A: Objects and viewpoints, Unit 9A: Life events
Abstract Art: What's It All About? is a short illustrated guide written by Jane Sellars, our Curator of Art, and is available FREE. It is aimed at secondary school art students and for use by primary school teachers with their pupils
Abstract Art
workshops
North Yorkshire abstract painter John Creighton has work
on 
show in the
exhibition.
show in the
exhibition. There will be a chance to meet the artists, talk to them about
their work and workshop opportunities with the artists can be
booked to suit your group.
£2 per pupil, booked by arrangement. Contact
us.