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Abstract Expressionism

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AP World History: Modern

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Abstract Expressionism is an art movement that emerged in the United States after World War II. It's characterized by abstract or non-representational artwork, where artists express their emotions and ideas through non-traditional means such as gestural brushstrokes, color fields, and spontaneous drips.

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