Helen Frankenthaler created her paintings by _________.
a. dripping the paint with a stick on the surface of the canvas
b. using wide brush strokes filled with emotion
c. first using gesso to seal the surface of the canvas, then using built-up layers of thin glazes
d. using a palate knife to lay a thick application of oil paints
e. letting the colors of paint to soak and stain a raw canvas
e. letting the colors of paint to soak and stain a raw canvas
a. Incorrect. This method, called action painting, was associated with Pollock.
b. Incorrect. This method is associated with de Kooning.
c. Incorrect. This method is associated with Rothko.
d. Incorrect. Frankenthaler did not apply the paint with a palette knife.
e. Correct. Frankenthaler created her work by letting the colors of paint to soak and stain a raw canvas.
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