Abstract Expressionism meaning

UK US /æbˈstrækt ɪkˈsprɛʃənɪzəm/ 7 syllables

Abstract Expressionism (noun): a New York school of painting characterized by freely created abstractions; the first important school of American painting to develop independently of European styles.

Definition of Abstract Expressionism

  1. a New York school of painting characterized by freely created abstractions; the first important school of American painting to develop independently of European styles

    Synonyms: action painting

    Type of: artistic movement

How to pronounce Abstract Expressionism

Abstract Expressionism is pronounced /æbˈstrækt ɪkˈsprɛʃənɪzəm/ in American English. It has 7 syllables.

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