Asked by Samantha Kleist on May 11, 2024

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Which of the following is NOT a modernist abstract work?

A) Hartley, Portrait of a German Officer
B) Wood, American Gothic
C) Davis, Hot Still-Scape for Six Colors-7th Avenue Style
D) Calder, Lobster Trap and Fish Tail

Modernist Abstract

An art movement focused on breaking away from traditional forms and techniques to create works that emphasize structure, color, and the concept of abstraction.

American Gothic

A famous painting by Grant Wood from 1930, depicting a farmer and his daughter standing in front of a Gothic style house.

Hartley

Marsden Hartley, an influential American painter known for his contributions to Modernism, including works in the Cubist and Expressionist styles.

  • Grasp the concepts and significance of modernist abstract works and the impact of the Mexican Revolution on art.
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yeslin lopezMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Wood's American Gothic is not a modernist abstract work; it is more accurately described as part of the American Regionalism movement, focusing on realistic depictions of rural American life.