Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
An artistic approach emphasizing individual artistic vision and innovation over adherence to academy standards and traditional forms, allowing artists to work without institutional patronage.
AP course connection
Topic 4.2: 4.2 Purpose and Audience in Later European and American Art