The Bold Language of Franz Kline: Main Features of His Art Franz Kline, a central figure in the Abstract Expressionist movement, is best known for his dynamic, large-scale black-and-white paintings that emphasize gesture, emotion, and architectural form. His work is immediately recognizable, not only for its visual power but for its radical simplicity and intensity. 1. Monochromatic Palette One of Kline’s most defining features is his use of a predominantly black and white palette. By stripping

Franz Kline’s “Painting Number 2” was the start of Manish Engineer’s—our Associate Director of Applications, Information Technology—journey into art. For #ArtSpeaks, he shares why abstract expressionism appealed to his rebellious teen self, and how the artist’s process continues to inspire him today. ArtSpeaks—a day of gallery talks with MoMA staff members returns November 28. View the day’s schedule at mo.ma/artspeaks. #ArtSpeaks | MoMA The Museum of Modern Art