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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:

Paintings by American Abstract Artists, August 1-31, 1938

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An exhibition by the members of the new artists group American Abstract Artists. The exhibition records span three folders plus a catalog and object list.

Dates: August 1-31, 1938

Paintings by California Artists, November 5-December 14, 1930

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Paintings by about 25 modern California artists. The exhibition records span one folder.

Dates: November 5-December 14, 1930

Paintings by Jean de Botton, November 10-18, 1951

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An exhibition of 66 paintings by French artist Jean de Botton. The exhibition records span three folders plus a brochure and catalog.

Dates: November 10-18, 1951

Paintings by Josef Albers, August 24-September 30, 1947

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An exhibition of 24 paintings by German-born American abstract artist Josef Albers. The exhibition records span six folders plus a clipping and photographs.

Dates: August 24-September 30, 1947

Paintings by Margaret Tomkins, March 11-April 13, 1947

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An exhibition of 26 paintings by American Abstract Expressionist artist Margaret Tomkins. The exhibition records span four folders.

Dates: March 11-April 13, 1947

Paintings by Maurice Lapp, July 29-September 9, 1956

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An exhibition of 28 paintings by American artist Maurice Lapp. The exhibition records span three folders plus a catalog, clippings, and photographs.

Dates: July 29-September 9, 1956

Paintings by Richard Diebenkorn, June 4-July 1, 1948

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An exhibition of 14 paintings by the well-known Bay Area-based American artist Richard Diebenkorn. The exhibition records span two folders.

Dates: June 4-July 1, 1948

Paintings by Richard Diebenkorn, October 22-November 27, 1960

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An exhibition of 42 paintings by American artist Richard Diebenkorn, painted between 1957 and 1960. The exhibition records span three folders plus a catalog and photographs.

Dates: October 22-November 27, 1960

Paintings by Walter Kuhlman, January 14-February 26, 1956

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An exhibition of paintings by American abstract expressionist artist Walter Kuhlman. The exhibition records span three folders plus photographs.

Dates: January 14-February 26, 1956

Pastels and Watercolors by Nancy Galantiere, September 17-October 23, 1955

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An exhibition of 28 pastel and watercolor paintings by American artist Nancy Galantiere, arranged by the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. The exhibition records span three folders plus photographs.

Dates: September 17-October 23, 1955