all-over painting

"All-over painting" is a style associated with abstract expressionism, where the entire canvas is treated uniformly.

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Definition

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(technical, academic)A style where the entire canvas is treated uniformly, without distinct sections or focal points.

Example

  • Jackson Pollock's work is a prime example of all-over painting, with no single area drawing more attention than another.
  • The artist's use of all-over painting techniques challenges traditional composition by treating every part of the canvas equally.

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