1Painting or sculpture characterized by the depiction of action or activity.
2A style of art originating in the abstract expressionist movement, emphasizing the expressive power of the physical act or process of creation over the finished work itself; specifically = "action painting".
Origin
1930s.
Definition of action art in US English:
action art
noun
1Painting or sculpture characterized by the depiction of action or activity.
2A style of art originating in the abstract expressionist movement, emphasizing the expressive power of the physical act or process of creation over the finished work itself; specifically = "action painting".