The Art of Gesture: Informal Art and Abstract Expressionism
The lesson, led by Marco Pierini, explores how art becomes a gestural expression of the self. The two artistic movements, Informal Art and Abstract Expressionism, are analyzed in depth, comparing the artistic experiences in Europe and America.
The lesson delves into an artistic trend that emerged worldwide after World War II, with different names and forms: Tachisme and Informal Art in Europe, Abstract Expressionism and Action Painting in America, and the Gutai group in Japan. Through the analysis of works by artists such as Jean Fautrier, Jean Dubuffet, Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning, and others, the lesson explores how art becomes an immediate and gestural manifestation of the artist’s desire to immerse themselves in the complexities of the world and the crucible of their own psyche.
