Abstraction

"Abstraction" exemplifies Lyrical abstraction, a post-war Modernist movement that emerged in both Europe and America. Originating from European Abstraction Lyrique in Paris, credited to critic Jean José Marchand in 1947, and related to Tachisme, the style emphasizes spontaneous, expressive brushwork and vibrant color. Meanwhile, the American Lyrical abstraction movement, highlighted by Larry Aldrich in 1969, emphasizes a Abstract approach that prioritizes emotion and individual expression. The painting’s dynamic, non-representational form captures the essence of these interconnected trends.