Clyfford Still
1904–1980 · American · 1 artworks
Abstract ExpressionismLarge-scale canvasesJagged, flame-like shapesThick impastoIntense color contrasts
artist bio
Clyfford Still was a leading figure in the first generation of Abstract Expressionists. He is known for his large-scale, non-representational paintings that emphasize raw emotion and individual expression through color and texture.
what you'll learn
Studying Still's work allows students to explore the expressive potential of color and texture in conveying emotion and personal experience, and to understand the shift away from representational art.
related: Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollock
