Abstract Expressionism - mid 20th century
Abstract Expressionism emphasized spontaneous and gestural painting, often devoid of recognizable subject matter, focusing on the emotional and physical act of creating. Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning were prominent Abstract Expressionists.
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