Adolph Gottlieb
1903–1974 · American · 1 artworks
Abstract ExpressionismSimplified formsSymbolic imageryBold color contrastsTextural surfaces
artist bio
Adolph Gottlieb was an American abstract expressionist painter, sculptor and printmaker. He is known for his "Burst" series, which explored themes of duality and cosmic events through simplified, symbolic forms.
what you'll learn
Studying Gottlieb's work allows students to explore simplified abstraction, symbolic representation, and the expressive potential of color and form in conveying complex ideas.
related: Mark Rothko
