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.

American Heritage

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