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What makes good abstract art?

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What makes good abstract art?
What makes good abstract art is largely subjective. People tend to think of abstract art as good when it evokes an emotional response in them. Critics may judge abstract art based on its originality and creativity, as well as on the skill and technique of the artist. Shop a diverse assortment of abstract art on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
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Simple - Blue Cool Tone Impasto Inspired Textural Thick Paint Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impasto-painted strokes of bright colors are the framework of artist Shiri Phillips’ abstract artworks. Her paintings are flooded with texture through the layering of acrylic paint i...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Horizons Abstract Painting, Oil on Canvas, Yellow and Blue Violet
Located in Bogotá, Bogotá
This abstract painting explores the relationship between color, form, and space through the use of two dominant fields: a deep violet blue shape suggesting a mountainous contour and ...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

Das Grosse Blau - Large Abstract Expressionism Mixed Media Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The paintings of Bruce Rubenstein seamlessly marry sophistication with affordability. His expressive abstract landscape artwork 'Das Grosse Blau' features whimsical details and vibra...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Enamel

Coral Reef, Abstract Mixed Media Painting, Acrylic Sand, 24x18in, 2025
Located in New york, NY
In the 24 x 18in abstract painting Coral Reef, 2025 a. muse uses acrylic, oil pastel, gouache, sand, and diamond dust to render colorful biomorphic forms from the sea. Warm, cool, an...
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Rag Paper, Oil Pastel, Acrylic, Gouache

"Sara s Morning" (2025), Female Portrait, Oil Painting on Copper and Canvas
Located in Denver, CO
Lisa Fricker's "Sara's Morning" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a close up nude portrait of a woman in front of a earth toned , geometrical abstracted background. ...
Category

2010s Abstract Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Copper

avp_1412 - Original Abstract Deep Blue Tone Contemporary Painting on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The colorful abstract artworks of Romanian artist Alex Voinea are inspired by experiments with paint poured over vibrating surfaces, such as speakers at full volume. Alex Voinea coll...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

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