Pollock drew in space with thin, industrially-produced paints over a canvas on the floor—learn how! The Painting Techniques of Jackson Pollock by The Museum of Modern Art
When this portrait of the artist’s friend went on display, it was lampooned by the press. Incomprehensible! Constantin Brancusi, Mlle Pogany by The Museum of Modern Art
Why did Delaunay date this painting 1912 when it was actually made in 1913? Robert Delaunay, Simultaneous Contrasts: Sun and Moon by The Museum of Modern Art
Léger’s rough paint and unfinished canvas ensure we won’t forget we’re looking at a painting. Fernand Léger, Contrast of Forms by The Museum of Modern Art
Kandinsky’s work of “total art” combines both abstract and representational images with rhythmic, mystical poetry. Vasily Kandinsky, Klänge (Sounds) by The Museum of Modern Art
In a series of multicolored prints, Nolde captured the awkward experience of watching a couple fight in public. Emil Nolde, Young Couple by The Museum of Modern Art
Kirchner’s claustrophobic city scene reflects on a culture where everything is for sale. Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Street, Berlin by The Museum of Modern Art
When Matisse painted this, all the cool kids were into cubist geometry—and Matisse was definitely cool. Henri Matisse, The Blue Window by The Museum of Modern Art
Inspired by the sheen of ancient Roman and Syrian glass, Tiffany created startling, modern objects. Louis Comfort Tiffany, Vase by The Museum of Modern Art
Bakst loved this character from Russian folklore, and made a drawing influenced by Cubism and Parisian aesthetics. Léon Bakst, “Costume design for the ballet ... by The Museum of Modern Art
Intaglio prints can be etchings, engravings, drypoints, aquatints, or mezzotints. Intaglio process by The Museum of Modern Art
In this printmaking technique, the image is incised into the flat surface of a plate. Introduction to intaglio by The Museum of Modern Art
No press required! Watch as a woodblock and a linoleum sheet are cut, prepared, inked, and printed. Relief process by The Museum of Modern Art
Using a raised image covered in ink, this is the earliest and most accessible form of printmaking. Introduction to relief printmaking by The Museum of Modern Art
What’s the difference between relief and intaglio? How are lithographs made? Introduction to printmaking by The Museum of Modern Art
Was this frame too light, or too heavy? Who chose its color? The framers at MoMA’s in-house woodshop took a look. Framing Christina’s World by Andrew Wyeth by The Museum of Modern Art
Sometimes, painters scrub the surface of a canvas to dissolve paint they’ve already applied to it. Art Terms in Action: Turpentine Burn by The Museum of Modern Art