New York School Definition
noun
A group of American poets active during the 1950s and 1960s whose works are marked by playfulness, irony, sophistication, and a shared interest in the visual arts.
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A group of American painters active during the 1950s and 1960s whose works are marked by abstraction, bold use of color and brushwork, and often large canvases.
American Heritage
Origin of New York School
From the fact that many of the groups' members lived in New York City and drew inspiration from life there
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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