Action Painting

Synonyms of action painting

• painterly
• abstract expressionism
• gestural painting

Antonyms of action painting

• realism
• representational art
• traditional painting

Collocations of action painting

drip technique

Frequency: 80 %

Jackson Pollock popularized the drip technique in action painting.

abstract expressionism

Frequency: 70 %

Action painting is often associated with abstract expressionism.

gestural marks

Frequency: 60 %

The artist's use of gestural marks is a key element in action painting.

dynamic movement

Frequency: 50 %

Action painting captures the dynamic movement of the artist's body.

spontaneous creation

Frequency: 45 %

His art is characterized by spontaneous creation in the style of action painting.

Idiomatic Expressions for action painting

• Phrase: take action painting
  Meaning: to make a decisive move or decision
  Usage: It's time to take action painting and address the issues at hand.