Action painting, sometimes called "gestural abstraction", is a style of painting in which paint is spontaneously dribbled, splashed or smeared onto the canvas, rather than being carefully applied.

What does gestural mean in painting?

Gestural is a term used to describe the application of paint in free sweeping gestures with a brush.

Which artwork is an example of gestural abstraction?

Jackson Pollock is the most famous abstract gestural painter.