"The impulse of modern art was to destroy beauty."
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About Barnett Newman
Barnett Newman was an American artist known for his significant contributions to abstract expressionism and color field painting. Born in 1905 in New York City, Newman's artistic journey began after a career in writing, where he eventually transitioned to painting, drawing inspiration from the works of surrealists and expressionists. Newman's artistic style was characterized by large and vibrant fields of color separated by 'zips' or vertical lines, which gained him international recognition and influenced a generation of artists. His iconic works are celebrated for their monumental scale, spiritual depth, and unique visual language.
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