Abstract impressionism

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Abstract impressionism arguably is a type of Abstract expressionism where brushstrokes are uniform and non-energetic to make a lyrical quality, similar to the brushstrokes of the Impressionists, where in the action painting style of Abstract expressionism brushes were often dispensed with and paint was applied non-uniformly and energetically.

Elaine de Kooning coined the term, it was soon used by critic Louis Finkelstein in an attempt to distinguish for Philip Guston the difference between the two forms.

Lawrence Alloway held an exhibition of the same name in 1958 and included, among others, Bernard Cohen, Harold Cohen, Sam Francis, Patrick Heron, Nicolas de Staël.

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