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action painting

A style of abstract painting that uses techniques such as the dribbling or splashing of paint to achieve a spontaneous effect.

action painter n.

action painting

(Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Movements) a development of abstract expressionism evolved in the 1940s, characterized by broad vigorous brush strokes and accidental effects of thrown, smeared, dripped, or spattered paint Also called tachisme See also abstract expressionism

Action Painting

Abstract Expressionism.

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

Abstract Expressionism

art movement, artistic movement - a group of artists who agree on general principles

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action painting (redirected from Direct painting)

action painting
(redirected from Direct painting)