Kenneth Noland was an influential American painter known for his contributions to the Color Field movement, which emerged in the 1950s. Born on April 10, 1924, in Asheville, North Carolina, he studied at the Black Mountain College and later served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Noland's work is characterized by bold colors and geometric shapes, often using techniques like staining and pouring paint. Throughout his career, Noland exhibited widely and was associated with other prominent artists, including Jasper Johns and Robert Rauschenberg. He played a significant role in the development of modern abstract art and continued to create until his passing on January 5, 2010.