Color field paintings are defined by solid areas of color that cover the whole canvas. Artists that embraced this style were Mark Rothko (1903 – 1970), Jules Olitski (1922 -), and Kenneth Noland (1924 -). Color field art is a subtype of Abstract Expressionism where artists became interested in the effects that large expanses of color had on the atmosphere and mood of the work. Color field paintings are generally large, and convey a sense of infinity, and being immersed in an environment of color. Examples of color field painting include:
Alma Thomas, Orion, 1973, oil on canvas
Barnett Newman (American, 1905-1970), Day One, 1951-52, oil on canvas
Morris Louis (American, 1912-1962), VAV, 1960, acrylic on unprimed canvas
Jules Olitski (American, 1922-), Instant Loveland, 1968, acrylic on canvas
Kenneth Noland (American, 1924-), Gift, 1961-2, acrylic on canvas
