Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Styles and Periods Facet
3. Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)
4. [styles, periods, and cultures by region]
5. [international post-1945 styles and movements]
6. [post-1945 fine arts styles and movements]
7. Abstract Expressionist

Anotations

Scope note:

Refers to certain Abstract Expressionist paintings. Use "Color-field" to encompass Abstract Imagist painting and the works of the 1960s derived from it, and "Action painting" for more spontaneous, gestural works of this era and genre.