Introduction to Abstract Painting
A Brief History of Abstract Art
A course by Josh Jensen , Artist
About the video: A Brief History of Abstract Art
Overview
“The purpose of art has evolved from primarily utilitarian to predominantly expressive. Instead of art being just a device to instruct, now we can see it as a noun with its own voice.”
In this video lesson Josh Jensen addresses the topic: A Brief History of Abstract Art, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Abstract Painting. Dive into the world of abstract painting with this course. Learn design, composition, and color theory through practice..
Partial transcription of the video
“One of my favorite things about college was art history. I loved learning about how culture in art has evolved over the years. And we can't really understand where we're going unless we understand not only where we are, but where we've been. And art history really lets us do that. There was a period of time where I drew only realistically and didn't really believe in abstract art. I thought the whole thing was a little silly. I didn't get it. and I thought there might not be anything to get. But I had a couple really patient one in particular art history teachers who really heard my complai...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Abstract Painting
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Acrylic Painting, Fine Arts, Painting
Josh Jensen
A course by Josh Jensen
Josh Jensen is an abstract artist and therapist with over a decade of experience in both artistic and clinical practice. He began his career in visual arts with training in figurative painting, but gradually shifted toward abstract art, where he found his true passion. He has exhibited his work in galleries across North and South Carolina and has collaborated with interior designers. Currently, he balances his work as a therapist with a growing art career, selling internationally and sharing his process on Instagram.
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