Modern Impressionism
Abstract Expressionist Art is an artistic movement characterized by non-representational, gestural brush-strokes and an emphasis on spontaneous expression over deliberate representation. It emerged in New York City in the 1940s and 50s as a response to European modernism, particularly Surrealism and Cubism. This art form often features large canvases with bold colors, textures and compositions that evoke emotion and mood rather than depicting recognizable objects or figures. It values the process of creation and the artist's inner world over traditional notions of beauty and skill, making it a departure from more traditional forms of Art such as Figurative Art or Impressionist Art.