The Washington Color School is an art movement that emerged in the 1950s and 1960s in Washington, D.C. It is known for its focus on color and abstraction, emphasizing the use of vibrant hues and large-scale canvases. Artists associated with this movement often employed techniques like staining and pouring paint, creating works that invite viewers to experience color in a new way. Key figures of the Washington Color School include artists such as Morris Louis, Kenneth Noland, and Sam Gilliam. Their innovative approaches contributed to the broader development of abstract expressionism and color field painting, influencing future generations of artists and shaping the contemporary art scene.