Despite this variety, Abstract Expressionist paintings share several broad characteristics. They are basically abstract—i.e., they depict forms not drawn from the visible world. read more
Abstract Expressionism had a great impact on both the American and European art scenes during the 1950s. Indeed, the movement marked the shift of the creative centre of modern painting from Paris to New York City in the postwar decades. read more
Abstract expressionist art is generally abstract in style and expresses emotional content. Typically, abstract expressionist artists had either a dynamic style characterized by energetic movement or a more serene, cerebral one using large color fields. read more