Gallery Eyes Portraits In The Age Of Abstract Art

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WASHINGTON (AP) — When abstract expressionism was all the rage in American art in the mid-20th century, many artists thought portraits were dead. But some well-known artists kept portraits alive by reinventing the tradition, making the pieces more abstract. A new exhibit at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery explores how Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, Elaine de Kooning and others pushed the boundaries of portraiture. "Face Value: Portraiture in the Age of Abstraction" is a different kind of show for the portrait gallery, showing quirky ways to represent someone.Read more on NewsOK.com

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