What is Abstract Expressionism?

Abstract Expressionism: a movement that's all about making art that's so abstract, it'll make your eyes bleed.

Or, if you're feeling fancy, it's about expressing the unconscious, the emotional, the irrational.

It's like trying to explain the weather to a cat.

Our definition: a bunch of random splatters and smears that somehow, magically, become meaningful.

Example:

An abstract expressionist painting

Want to learn more about the philosophy behind this madness? Read on.

Or, if you want to learn about the techniques involved: Click here.

And, if you're feeling adventurous, check out some of the famous artists: Meet the masters.

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