Philip Guston
1913–1980 · Canadian-American · 1 artworks
Abstract ExpressionismSocial RealismNeo-ExpressionismCartoonish figuresCrude brushstrokesFigurative AbstractionSocial Commentary
artist bio
Philip Guston was a Canadian-American painter, printmaker, muralist and draughtsman. An important figure in the development of Abstract Expressionism, he later rejected it and helped pioneer Neo-expressionism.
what you'll learn
Studying Guston's work allows students to understand the evolution of an artist's style and the courage to break from established norms. Students can learn about the power of personal narrative and social commentary in art.
related: Jackson Pollock
