An art movement, primarily in painting, that originated in the United States in the 1940s and remained strong through the 1950s. Artists working in many different styles emphasized spontaneous personal expression in large paintings that are abstract or nonrepresentational One type of Abstract Expressionism is called action painting. See also expressionism.
A twentieth century painting style that expresses feelings and emotions through slashing, active brush strokes. Often called Action Painting.
As the name implies this refers to a combination of ABSTRACT and EXPRESSIONIST styles whereby an artist allows his subconscious to create involuntary shapes with splatters and dribbles of paint. It is best typified by the paintings of Jackson Pollock.
This art style was prominent for about one generation. With its roots in New York, it started in World War II times and ended in the Korean War times. You may have heard of surrealism? The leaders of that movement lived in the U.S. (in exile) during World War II. AE was a mix of surrealism and some other concepts--notably expressionism. The influence of American culture is heavy in this form of art. The two main categories of AE are iconic and calligraphic.
a New York school of painting characterized by freely created abstractions; the first important school of American painting to develop independently of European styles
An American style of painting that developed in the late 1940s. It had two branches, one called "Action painting" and the other "Color Field painting". Both were characterized by a non-representational style that stressed psychological or emotional meaning.
An American art movement that began in the 1940s emphasizing free, spontaneous and personal emotional expression. Pioneered by such artists as Jackson Pollock (1912-1956), Willem de Kooning (1904-1997) and Mark Rothko (1903-1970), Abstract Expressionism is seen by many critics as representing a dividing line between "traditional" American painting and the broader, global movement now studied under the rubric of "Modern Art."
The first major American avant-garde movement. It emerged in New York City in the 1940's. The artist produced abstract paintings that expressed their state of mind and were intended to strike emotional chords in viewers.
Movement in painting, originating in New York City in the 1940s. It emphasized spontaneous personal expression, freedom from accepted artistic values, surface qualities of paint, and the act of painting itself. Pollock, de Kooning, Motherwell, and Kline, are important abstract expressionists.
A style of non-geometric abstract art begun in the early half of the 20th century. Paintings were usually large and bold; among others, Willem DeKooning and Jackson Pollock are classified in this style.
1940's New York painting movement based on Abstract Art. This type of painting is often referred to as action painting.
a style and movement of non-representational painting where artists apply paint quickly and forcefully to express feeling and emotion. Developed in the 1940's and 1950's, the often-large works appear to be accidental but are very intentional. Jackson Pollock is the movement's most important figures.
A form of Abstract Art that originated in America in the 1950's which allows the subconscious to express itself. The artist is free from the portrayal of everyday subject matter, using chance and the subconscious in the creation of self- expressionism.
A movement that evolved in New York in the late 1940s and 1950s, it stressed the physical act of painting as a means of expression and was sometimes called action painting. The style encompassed the cubist emphasis on the picture plane with the surrealist interest in releasing unconscious imagery. At mid-century two stylistic trends were present: action painting and color field painting.
A spontaneous, expressive approach to painting where artists applied paint forcefully or unconventionally (e.g. dripping, splashing) to often very large canvases.
style of abstract art characterized by sinuous lines, organic shapes, and few identifiable objects. Often understood to be a free expression of subconscious mental activity.
Painting style of the late 1940s and 1950s in which abstract or nonobjective forms were used to convey emotional content. Emphasised spontaneity and often employed bold colors and/or strong value contrasts.
Art that rejects representation; has few recognizable images; emphasis on line, color, shape, texture, value; expression of internal feelings or emotions of the artist.
An American movement in the field of painting that began in the late forties and emphasized a nonrepresentational style. The movement broke into two branches: action painting and color field painting.
A school of painting that flourished after World War II until the early 1960s, characterized by the view that art is nonrepresentational and chiefly improvisational. New York has been its main center. Leading abstract expressionists: Pollock, de Kooning, Kline, Rothko, Motherwell, Gottlieb, Gorky… Sculptors: David Smith, Lassaw
a style of art, usually non-objective, that relies on the expression of the artist's emotion or spontaneity as the main vehicle for creativity and subject matter.
An art movement, primarily in painting, that originated in the United States in the 1940s and remained strong through the 1950s. Artists working in many different styles emphasized spontaneous personal expression in large paintings that are abstract or non-representational, or non-objective.
Abstract expressionism was a school of art that emerged after World War II. It was led by Jackson Pollack. Abstract expressionists were utterly subjective in their approach to art: the genre reflected the alienation of modern artists from the world of atomic bombs, computers, and mass culture.
Abstract expressionism was an American post-World War II art movement. It was the first specifically American movement to achieve worldwide influence and also the one that put New York City at the center of the art world, a role formerly filled by Paris. The term "Abstract expressionism" was first applied to American art in 1946 by the art critic Robert Coates.