The end of WW2, the explosion of the atomic bomb, and the realization that mankind had developed the ability to destroy itself were all factors in creating a mood of introspection and reflection. Although most abstract expressionists were trained in traditional forms of art making, they saw representational art as incapable of expressing emotion. Mark Rothko and Jackson Pollock both developed their painting styles in New York during the 1940s and 1950s. They were a …showed first 75 words of 1388 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1388 total…the two in different ways and Pollock gained more success from his brilliant methods and his thought processes for making art. But, Rothko had a great idea to present simple color to the world and had much success in creating a way to eliminate all other competing distractions from the painting. Both artists helped to make a huge leap for artists around the world and will be remembered for their brave contributions to modern art.