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Abstract expressionism is a mode of expression that springs from the most elemental urges and emotions i.e. anxiety, terror, rage, ecstasy. Artists typically apply paint rapidly and forcefully in an effort to show feelings and emotions.

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What important new idea did the Abstract Expressionist movement pose that had a major and lasting effect art?

Instead of focusing on how to paint, abstract artists began to think about the endless options of what they could paint


Who are the most famous abstract expressionist artists?

There are many different kinds of abstract painting, also different views as to what constitutes abstract art. Some experts are of the opinion that many of Claude Monets late paintings are abstract. A few of the trends in American painting after World War II are definitely abstract. E.g. the action painting by J Pollock, color field painting by M Louis or Barnett Newman, Mark Rothko. To mention but a few.


Did Agnes martin have any children?

No Agnes Martin did not have any children. Agnes Martin was most known for being a painter whose style of painting was abstract expressionist.


Are monet's paintings realistic or abstract?

Monet's paintings are primarily considered to be impressionistic, which means they blend elements of realism and abstraction. While he aimed to capture the essence and light of a scene, his technique often involved loose brushwork and an emphasis on color over precise details, leading to a more abstract interpretation of reality. Thus, his work can be seen as a bridge between realistic representation and abstract expression, focusing on the artist's perception of the world rather than a literal depiction.


Where was expressionist art used?

Do you mean: Where was it painted? There were expressionist painters in France, Germany, Norway. Their ideas then spread to painters in other countries.