American artists of the New York School, including Jack Tworkov and Robert Motherwell, rebelled against traditional Renaissance art by embracing Abstract Expressionism and working from their unconscious. They took a surrealist approach, prioritizing expression over aesthetic, and were unified by their desire to create from within.
The New York School
Pioneering American artists of the New York School revolutionized art in the early days by embracing Abstract Expressionism, breaking free from traditional Renaissance conventions.