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abstract expressionism
noun, often capitalized A&E
Definition of ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM
: an artistic movement of the mid-20th century comprising diverse styles and techniques and emphasizing especially an artist's liberty to convey attitudes and emotions through nontraditional and usually nonrepresentational means
— abstract expressionist noun or adjective often capitalized A&E
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First Known Use of ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM
1951
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