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abstract (general art genre)

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Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Scope Note: Genre of visual arts in which figurative subjects or other forms are simplified or changed in their representation so that they do not portray a recognizable person, object, thing, etc.; may reference an idea, quality, or state rather than a concrete object.

Found in 29 Collections and/or Records:

Abstract Paintings by European and American Artists, April 25-May 28, 1933

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An exhibition of work by about 40 leading American and European artists working in the field of abstract painting. The exhibition records span 14 folders.

Dates: April 25-May 28, 1933

Cartoon Abstracts by Samuel Bernard Rabinowitch, [September 1946]

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An exhibition of abstract cartoon drawings by American artist Samuel Bernard Rabinowitch, representing work completed between 1944 and 1946 when he was 12 to 14 years old. The exhibition records span one folder.

Dates: [September 1946]

Charles Howard: Retrospective Exhibition 1925-1946, May 10-June 9, 1946

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A retrospective exhibition of oil paintings, gouaches, and drawings by American artist Charles Howard. The exhibition records span five folders plus a catalog and object photographs.

Dates: May 10-June 9, 1946

Collages by Nobuo Kitagaki, May 23-June 28, 1953

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An exhibition of 25 abstract collages by American artist Nobuo Kitagaki. The exhibition records span two folders plus a catalog and photographs.

Dates: May 23-June 28, 1953

Drawings by Hans Hofmann, August 1-31, 1931

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An exhibition of 80 drawings by German-born American artist Hans Hofmann. The exhibition records span 4 folders plus copies of the exhibition catalog.

Dates: August 1-31, 1931

Etchings, Lithographs, and Wood Engravings by German Artists, August 17-[September] 1930

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A representative exhibition of etching, lithograph, and wood engraving prints by 50 German artists representing impressionism, modernism, abstractism, and expressionism. The collection was assembled by Ludwig Wilhelm Gutbier of Dresden, Germany, director of the Ernst Arnold Gallery. No exhibition materials remain for the exhibition.

Dates: August 17-[September] 1930

German Prints, [October 5-October 1930]

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A new installation of German prints from the collection of Dr. L.W. Gutbier of the Arnold Galleries of Dresden, following the August showing. No exhibition materials remain for the exhibition.

Dates: [October 5-October 1930]

Ink Drawings by Ivan Majdrakoff, May 17-June 15, 1958

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An exhibition of abstract drawings in ink by American artist Ivan Majdrakoff. The exhibition records span three folders plus photographs.

Dates: May 17-June 15, 1958

Paintings and Drawings by Margaret Peterson, February 6-March 12, 1933

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An exhibition of abstract paintings and drawings by American artist Margaret Peterson. The exhibition records span three folders.

Dates: February 6-March 12, 1933

Paintings and Drawings by S. MacDonald-Wright and Paintings by Morgan Russell, November 5-December 5, 1931

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An exhibition of paintings and drawings by the two artists known for developing the Synchromism movement in art, Morgan Russell and Stanton MacDonald-Wright. The exhibition records span 1 folder.

Dates: November 5-December 5, 1931