Final answer:
Abstract expressionism emphasizes individual expression over collective themes, featuring characteristics like action painting, spontaneity, and a divergence from traditional representation. option c
Step-by-step explanation:
Abstract expressionism works against its environment by emphasizing individual expression over collective themes. This is evident as the movement is characterized by a rejection of traditional artistic techniques and methods, embracing large canvases, an all-over approach, and the application of paint reflecting the artists' emotional states rather than distinct shapes or figures. Abstract expressionism has been labeled as action painting, where artists express themselves through rapid brushstrokes, drips, and splatters, giving the canvas a sense of spontaneity, though these works often involve careful planning due to their size. The movement diverges from previous art that emphasized natural representation, opting for an exploration of line, color, and dimension. It aligns with the characteristics described in option C) Due to its emphasis on individual expression over collective themes.