To express emotions and inner experiences through abstract forms and colors.

To depict realistic scenes and objects in a detailed manner.

To create art that is purely decorative and aesthetically pleasing.

To convey political and social messages through symbolic imagery.

Jackson Pollock

Willem de Kooning

Mark Rothko

Arshile Gorky

It refers to the physical act of painting, emphasizing the artist's gestures and movements.

It describes the use of abstract forms and colors to create a sense of action or movement.

It is a technique involving the application of paint directly onto the canvas without the use of brushes.

It is a style of painting that focuses on capturing the energy and spontaneity of the creative process.

Drip painting

Collage

Photomontage

Trompe l'oeil

Color is used symbolically to convey specific emotions and ideas.

Color is used to create a sense of depth and perspective.

Color is used to depict realistic objects and scenes.

Color is used primarily for decorative purposes.

Mark Rothko

Willem de Kooning

Jackson Pollock

Arshile Gorky

It refers to the use of abstract forms and colors to create a sense of movement and energy.

It describes the use of repetitive, geometric patterns to create a sense of order and structure.

It is a technique involving the application of paint directly onto the canvas without the use of brushes.

It is a style of painting that focuses on capturing the artist's emotional state through abstract forms.

Willem de Kooning

Franz Kline

Arshile Gorky

Mark Rothko

Abstract Expressionism is a direct continuation of Surrealism, sharing its focus on the subconscious and the irrational.

Abstract Expressionism is a reaction against Surrealism, rejecting its emphasis on figuration and narrative.

Abstract Expressionism and Surrealism are unrelated movements with distinct artistic goals and techniques.

Abstract Expressionism is a synthesis of Surrealism and other artistic styles, combining elements of both.

Arshile Gorky

Willem de Kooning

Mark Rothko

Franz Kline

It refers to the use of chance and spontaneity in the creative process.

It describes the use of geometric shapes and patterns to create a sense of order and structure.

It is a technique involving the application of paint directly onto the canvas without the use of brushes.

It is a style of painting that focuses on capturing the artist's emotional state through abstract forms.

Franz Kline

Willem de Kooning

Mark Rothko

Arshile Gorky

The viewer is expected to passively observe the artwork and appreciate its aesthetic qualities.

The viewer is invited to actively engage with the artwork, interpreting its meaning and significance.

The viewer is expected to provide a narrative or explanation for the artwork.

The viewer is expected to critique the artwork and assess its technical merits.

Willem de Kooning

Mark Rothko

Franz Kline

Arshile Gorky

It is considered one of the most influential art movements of the 20th century, inspiring subsequent generations of artists.

It is seen as a minor art movement with limited impact on the broader art world.

It is primarily appreciated for its historical significance rather than its artistic merit.

It is considered a controversial and divisive art movement that has been largely forgotten.