Post-painterly abstraction

Post-painterly abstraction is an art movement that emerged in the 1950s, emphasizing a move away from the emotional intensity and visible brushstrokes of Abstract Expressionism. Instead, it favors a clean, precise style with flat color areas, sharp lines, and a sense of order. Artists focused on clarity, simplicity, and sometimes minimalism, often using techniques like spraying or masking to create smooth surfaces. This approach highlights formal qualities such as color and shape, encouraging viewers to appreciate the artwork's structure and visual harmony without the expressive gestures typical of earlier abstract art.