abstract expressionism


abstract expressionism

noun, often capitalized A&E

Definition of ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM

: an artistic movement of the mid-20th century comprising diverse styles and techniques and emphasizing especially an artist's liberty to convey attitudes and emotions through nontraditional and usually nonrepresentational means
abstract expressionist noun or adjective often capitalized A&E

First Known Use of ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM

1951

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