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.
Similar
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