abstract expressionism
noun
often capitalized A&E
: 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
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The minimalism art style began in the 1960s as a reaction to the bold abstract expressionism that was popular at the time, according to The Museum of Modern Art (MoMa).
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Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2024
At that time many prominent American artists had embraced abstract expressionism, but Stella began exploring minimalism.
—CBS News, 4 May 2024
When abstract expressionism was the talk of the town early in his career, Ruscha made the conscious decision to throw conceptual art, pop and dada in a blender.
—Michael Slenske, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
Their work, characterized by a cool detachment and a bold, often satirical engagement with popular culture, marked a definitive departure from the abstract expressionism that had dominated the previous generation.
—Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
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Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2024
At that time many prominent American artists had embraced abstract expressionism, but Stella began exploring minimalism.
—CBS News, 4 May 2024
When abstract expressionism was the talk of the town early in his career, Ruscha made the conscious decision to throw conceptual art, pop and dada in a blender.
—Michael Slenske, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
Their work, characterized by a cool detachment and a bold, often satirical engagement with popular culture, marked a definitive departure from the abstract expressionism that had dominated the previous generation.
—Nel-Olivia Waga, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
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“Abstract expressionism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abstract%20expressionism. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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