Louis Schanker: Pioneer of Color and Form in American Abstract Art Louis Schanker (1903-1981) stands as a significant figure within the burgeoning landscape of American abstract art during the 1930s, recognized primarily for his distinctive approach to color-patch compositions and his impactful contributions to the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Born in the Bronx, New York, Schanker’s formative years were steeped in Orthodox Jew…