Yellow Rose #12
- Artist
- Walter Darby Bannard
- Date
- 1969
- Style
- Lyrical abstraction
- Genre
- Abstract
"Yellow Rose #12" exemplifies color field painting, a style of abstract art that emerged in mid-20th-century New York. The work features large, flat areas of vibrant color, emphasizing consistency of form and process over gesture or brushwork. This piece likely explores Lyrical abstraction, where color becomes the primary subject, freed from objective context. Its minimalist yet expressive approach creates an unbroken surface, highlighting the movement's focus on color as the visual language itself, fostering a sense of serenity and contemplative depth.
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