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Abstract Shapes
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-century French lithograph abstract, circa 1960.
Original artwork on paper displayed on a
Category
1960s Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Coral Caves Triptych, Mid-Century Modern Shapes of Abstract Pearly Shapes, Paper
By Ryan Rivadeneyra
Located in Barcelona, ES
, 60s, and 70s, featuring a refined composition of organic, gem-like shapes. The artwork blends
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Rag Paper
Bright
Colorful French Signed Abstract Oil Painting Amazing Shapes
Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
abstract composition of shapes and patterns. Stunning interior design possibilities.
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Huge British Abstract Original Painting Green Shapes on Large Canvas
By Robert Somerton
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Superb original abstract painting by the contemporary British abstract artist Robert Somerton, born
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
House Paint
Black Abstract Shape on Light Ochre Background Squared Oil Painting
By Jean Soyer
Located in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
. Both the light ocre background and the foreground black shape are very textured, with the exception of
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Red Room Synergy -21st Century, Contemporary, Geometric Abstract, Interior Shape
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
and thought-provoking. It is an exemplary work of abstract art that pushes the boundaries of geometric
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
White Shapes Gray, Large Abstract Expressionist painting by Robert Goodnough
By Robert Arthur Goodnough
Located in Long Island City, NY
At once an Abstract Expressionist and Color Field painting, this large work by Robert Goodnough is
Category
1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
ABSTRACT BLACK Shapes Painting Contemporary Spanish Artist Alicia Gimeno 2024
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
painting. Her intention, through the representation of her abstract calligraphies infused with botanical
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
Pink Terrazzo Explosion, Vivid Tones Abstract Floating Shapes, Watercolor Paper
By Natalia Roman
Located in Barcelona, ES
foreground with subtle background tones, painted on a variety of shapes, mimicking the effect of pieces of
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache
Marina Triptych, Abstract Fish Shapes on Paper, Mediterranean Blue White Pattern
Located in Barcelona, ES
describe this series of artworks are: Mediterranean-inspired art, abstract sea paintings, oceanic
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic, Watercolor
Colorful abstract American modern painting geometric shapes orange yellow pink
Located in Buffalo, NY
A bright fun abstraction by an unknown American artist. Created circa 1960 this work is signed s in the bottom right. A, followed by "O Leary" or Cleary" but we have not determined...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Playful Pools, Blue Abstract Water Shapes, Jetsons Style, Memphis Inspiration
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
modern shapes.
It's made by layering paper cutouts and different exposures using uv-light.
Details
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache
Large 20th Century French Abstract Composition Shapes
Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract composition
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 33 x 29 inches
provenance: private collection
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Powerful 1957 Modern Urban Abstract by Baltimore Artist - unusual vertical shape
Located in Baltimore, MD
regularized brick shapes and colorful patchworks. It’s as if the painting forecasted the rising steel framing
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Layered Kidney Beans, Unique Monotype Cyanotype, Blue Abstract Shapes Diptych
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
inspiration from mid-century modern shapes and compositions. It's made by layering paper cutouts and different
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Film, Emulsion, Watercolor, C Print, Color, Dye Transfer, L...
Abstract Geometric Sunset Shapes, Purple, Red and Yellow Overlapping Forms, 2021
By Ryan Rivadeneyra
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Abstract Sunset Shapes" is a hand-painted acrylic painting on high-quality 300g paper by artist
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Ink, Sumi Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Archival Paper
Geometric Shapes
By Michael Pauker
Located in Soquel, CA
Black and white geometric abstract painting by Bay Area artist Michael Pauker (American, b.1957
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Oil
1950
s French Expressionist Abstract Oil Painting on Canvas Figures
Shapes
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French artist, circa 1950's period
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas: 21 x 32 inches
provenance: private collection, France
condition: very good and sound condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Corals in The Storm, Vertical Urban Gestures in Black, Abstract Shapes Floating
Located in Barcelona, ES
gestures unfolds across colorful abstract shapes in pastel tones.
Romina Milano is an Italian artist
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor
Shape 42 (2019) - Abstract shape, work on paper, nonobjective art, minimalist
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Shape 42 (2019) by Ryan Park of Shapes Only
Abstract geometric art, acrylic on 300gsm archival
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Acrylic, Archival Paper
20th Century British Modernist Abstract Yellow and Grey Shapes
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract
by Helen Greenfield (British 20th century)
oil painting on board, unframed
board: 21 x 30
Category
20th Century Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abstract Portrait in Beige, Nude Pastel Tones, Mid-Century Shapes, Body, Camel
By Ryan Rivadeneyra
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Abstract Portrait I" is a hand-painted acrylic painting on high-quality 300g paper by artist Ryan
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Ink, Sumi Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Archival Paper
Off The Knob - Abstract Large Organic Shape Pastel Original Artwork on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
paintings, reminiscent of alien landscapes, weave a tapestry of organic shapes—sometimes sharp and angular
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Oil Pastel
Swimming Pools in The Desert, Abstract Modern Shapes in Primary Tones, Triptych
By Ryan Rivadeneyra
Located in Barcelona, ES
, explore abstract geometric shapes and overlapping transparencies to create simple and elegant compositions
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Ink, Sumi Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Archival Paper
Tan Arches on Green, Abstract Geometric Painting, Mid Century Modern Shapes,
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By Ryan Rivadeneyra
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rivadeneyra. These painting, influenced by modernist artists of the 50's, 60's, and 70's, explore abstract
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Ink, Sumi Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Archival Paper
Pastel Palette Oil Painting on Canvas of Abstract Organic Shape, Cold Tones 2016
By Natalia Roman
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Untitled in Blue" is an abstract painting by Spanish artist Natalia Roman. It is a beautiful
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Cotton Canvas, Oil
FIGURES AND SHAPES
By Renato Criscuolo
Located in Napoli, IT
Figure and shapes - Renato Criscuolo - Italia 2014 -Mixed media on canvas. Mis. cm. 44x61
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Abstract Fish Shapes Diptych, Blue
White, Mediterranean Seascape, Mixed Media
Located in Barcelona, ES
series of artworks are: Mediterranean-inspired art, abstract sea paintings, oceanic abstraction, marine
Category
2010s Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Watercolor
Blue of Blues, Abstract Fish Shapes Diptych, Overlapping Forms, Mediterranean
Located in Barcelona, ES
describe this series of artworks are: Mediterranean-inspired art, abstract sea paintings, oceanic
Category
2010s Blue Rider Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Watercolor, Paper
"Internal Shape 09", Abstract Ceramic Sculpture, Dynamic Form, Precise Glazing
By Harumi Nakashima
Located in St. Louis, MO
aesthetically rather than functionally.
"Internal Shape 09", Abstract Ceramic Sculpture, Dynamic Form, Precise
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Glaze
Pastel Pink Figures, Abstract Body Shapes on Gray, Avant-Garde Style on Paper
By Ryan Rivadeneyra
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rivadeneyra. These painting, influenced by modernist artists of the 50's, 60's, and 70's, explore abstract
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Ink, Sumi Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Archival Paper
Sunken Stones, Unique Monotype Cyanotype, Abstract Blue Tones Figurative Shapes
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
inspiration from mid-century modern shapes and compositions. It's made by layering paper cutouts and different
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Film, Emulsion, Watercolor, C Print, Color, Dye Transfer, L...
Sunken Stones, Unique Monotype Cyanotype, Abstract Blue Figurative Shapes, 2021
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
inspiration from mid-century modern shapes and compositions. It's made by layering paper cutouts and different
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Film, Emulsion, Watercolor, C Print, Color, Dye Transfer, L...
The Dancers, Unique Monotype Cyanotype, Abstract Blue Figurative Shapes, Modern
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
inspiration from mid-century modern shapes and compositions. It's made by layering paper cutouts and different
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Film, Emulsion, Watercolor, C Print, Color, Dye Transfer, L...
Sunken Stones, Unique Monotype Cyanotype, Abstract Blue Tones Figurative Shapes
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
inspiration from mid-century modern shapes and compositions. It's made by layering paper cutouts and different
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Film, Emulsion, Watercolor, C Print, Color, Dye Transfer, L...
1950
s French Cubist Signed Oil Abstract Shapes Colorful Composition
By Claude Lion
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Cubist Compostion
by Claude Lion (French, mid 20th century)
dated 1954
signed oil painting on canvas, framed
framed: 14 x 22.5 inches
canvas: 13 x 21.5 inches
condition: very good,
p...
Category
Late 20th Century Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Abstract Shape - Tempera on Paper by D. Bonvallet Philippon - 1970s
By Denise Bonvallet Philippon
Located in Roma, IT
Castle is an original tempera artwork realized during the 1970s by Denise Bonvallet-Philippon (1906-1994).
Hand-signed on the lower margin.
The artwork represents a suggestive la...
Category
1970s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Tempera
Dolmen Boulders, Abstract Diptych on Gray Tones, Tan Background, Geology Shapes
By Ryan Rivadeneyra
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rivadeneyra. These painting, influenced by modernist artists of the 50's, 60's, and 70's, explore abstract
Category
2010s Naturalistic Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Ink, Sumi Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Archival Paper
Primary Colors and Shapes on Light Yellow, Abstract Geometric Painting, Triangle
By Natalia Roman
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Primary Colors on Light Yellow" is an abstract painting diptych by Spanish artist Natalia Roman
Category
2010s Neo-Constructivist Abstract Paintings
Materials
India Ink, Oil, Rag Paper
Abstract Icons and Modern Shapes, Blue, White, Squared Handmade Cutout Monotype
By Natalia Roman
Located in Barcelona, ES
modern shapes.
It's made by layering paper cutouts and different exposures using uv-light.
Details
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache
Huge 1960
s French Modernist Cubist Abstract Oil Painting Jagged Shapes
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition
by René GUINAND (French, 1892-1983),
signed oil on canvas, in a wooden frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Blue Floating Mobile, Unique Cyanotype Triptych in Blue, Abstract Organic Shapes
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
striking abstract triptych. The artist layers fluid, organic shapes in luminous shades of blue and white
Category
2010s Post-Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Handmade Paper, Monotype
Shape of Resonance 4
By Danielle Hacche
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Brutalist architecture, i create abstract compositions on paper and raw canvas, where the materials
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Raw Linen, Acrylic
Cloud Puppets, Abstract Blue Shapes, Mid-Century Style Diptych, Handmade Print
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
inspiration from mid-century modern shapes and compositions. It's made by layering paper cutouts and different
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Film, Emulsion, Watercolor, C Print, Color, Dye Transfer, L...
2022, Boomerangs in Movement, Large Diptych, Abstract Shapes in Blue, Monotype
By Kind of Cyan
Located in Barcelona, ES
inspiration from mid-century modern shapes and compositions. It's made by layering paper cutouts and different
Category
2010s Minimalist Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Film, Emulsion, Watercolor, C Print, Color, Dye Transfer, L...
Lights and Shadows, Mid-Century Modern Abstract Shapes Diptych, Black, Red Gray
By Ryan Rivadeneyra
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rivadeneyra. These painting, influenced by modernist artists of the 50's, 60's, and 70's, explore abstract
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Ink, Sumi Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Archival Paper
Phases of The Moon, Abstract Geometric Shapes Primary Tones Grid Painting, Paper
By Natalia Roman
Located in Barcelona, ES
emphasis on Bauhaus forms and Art Deco shapes of the 30s, 40s, and 50s.
One of the most striking features
Category
2010s Cubist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Thick Curvy Shapes, Warm Tones Palette, Mid-Century Shapes, Green
Red Painting
By Ryan Rivadeneyra
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Thick Curvy Shapes" is a hand-painted acrylic painting on high-quality 300g paper by artist Ryan
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Ink, Sumi Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Archival Paper
Abstract Pink Cadillac, Mid-Century Shapes Painting on Paper in Yellow and Gray
By Ryan Rivadeneyra
Located in Barcelona, ES
abstract geometric shapes and overlapping transparencies to create simple and elegant compositions
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Ink, Sumi Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Archival Paper
Art Deco Hotel Lounge, Pastel Tones Painting on Paper, Mauve and Gray Geo Shapes
By Natalia Roman
Located in Barcelona, ES
abstract architectural painting of unique blurry shapes brushstrokes in pastel Art Deco tones. The painting
Category
2010s Art Deco Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Archival Paper
Black Striped Abstract Lithograph with Colorful Geometric Shapes
Located in Houston, TX
Black striped lithograph with a variety of red, blue, and yellow abstract geometric shapes floating
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Bodies in Bed, Abstract Nude Patterns in Pink and Green, Avant-Garde Shapes
By Ryan Rivadeneyra
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rivadeneyra. These painting, influenced by modernist artists of the 50's, 60's, and 70's, explore abstract
Category
2010s Suprematist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Ink, Sumi Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Archival Paper
Pools of Colors I, Abstract Sixties Shapes in Green, Pink and Yellow, Organic
By Natalia Roman
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Pools of Colors I" is an abstract painting by Spanish artist Natalia Roman. These color field
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache
Mid-Century Modern Shapes Triptych in Primary Tones, Red, Blue, Shapes on Tan
By Ryan Rivadeneyra
Located in Barcelona, ES
abstract geometric shapes and overlapping transparencies to create simple and elegant compositions
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Ink, Sumi Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Archival Paper
"Cephalic" Hammered Copper, Organic Shape, Naturalistic
Located in Detroit, MI
abstract mixed media artist.
Kai Wolter has said this about his art: “As a maker my first interest is
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Dark Orange No 40 - bold abstract shapes, marble dust, acrylic, wax on canvas
By Ivo Stoyanov
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This dynamic abstract composition in solid orange, black and white by Ivo Stoyanov is a mixed media
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Fish in The Red Sea, Avant Garde, Abstract Shapes Diptych in Pink, Blue, Coral
By Ryan Rivadeneyra
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rivadeneyra. These painting, influenced by modernist artists of the 50's, 60's, and 70's, explore abstract
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Ink, Sumi Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Archival Paper
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Find a variety of abstract art shapes available on 1stDibs. Browse a selection of Abstract, Contemporary or Art Deco versions of these works for sale today — there are 234 Abstract, 117 Contemporary, 34 Modern, 7 Minimalist and 5 Art Deco examples available. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. You can search the abstract art shapes that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, blue, beige and brown. Kind of Cyan, Aron Hill, Giorgio Lo Fermo, Ryan Rivadeneyra and Natalia Roman took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in paint, acrylic paint and synthetic resin paint, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Some abstract art shapes are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller iterations, measuring # 0.04 inches across, are available.
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The average selling price for abstract art shapes we offer is $1,903, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $37,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Abstract Art Shapes
- What is abstract shapes?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Abstract shapes are the large, basic shapes that provide the building blocks for virtually any painting in any style. Abstract shapes are created by abstracting the most basic and recognizable aspects of a real-life shape and creating a simplified representation of it. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of abstract paintings and other kinds of abstract art.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Wassily Kandinsky is the father of abstract art.
- What does abstract mean in art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Abstract, in art, refers to art that rejects visual reality. Instead, abstract arts utilizes shapes, colors, forms and other gestural marks to convey a certain feeling and reality.
- How did abstract art come about?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Abstract art grew out of the desire by artists in the early 20th century, like Wassily Kandinsky, to create “pure art,” grounded not in visual reality but in the artist’s imagination.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024To describe abstract art, focus on its elements. Take notice of the types of lines and shapes the work features. Discuss its color and value, the term for the interplay between light and dark in a piece. You can also consider its texture, the materials used to produce it and how it fits into the space that surrounds it. Find a wide range of abstract art on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 23, 2021A definition of abstract art is art through which the artist doesn't attempt a visual depiction of the world. The artist may have other intentions : conveying a pure emotion, or achieving what (s)he perceives as visual perfection, etc. There are many kinds of abstract art : lyrical abstraction, geometrical abstraction, action painting… There is also an infinite spectrum between hyperrealism and pure abstraction, since one can argue that any brush stroke is by itself an abstraction of the reality — let alone flat color patches.
- What influenced abstract art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Abstract art was influenced by Postimpressionism.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
No, abstract art, by definition, is not representational. Although the shapes in an abstract composition may be based on real world objects, these objects are not recognizable in the finished work.
- Why do people like abstract art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024The reasons why people like abstract art vary. Some like the fact that they can interpret abstract pieces however they desire and enjoy using their imaginations to find meaning in various works. Others experience an emotional reaction when viewing abstract art and consider it to be moving as a result. In addition, people may appreciate the creativity and inventiveness that the creation of abstract art requires. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of abstract art.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Yes, Cubism is a form of abstract art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Abstract art is meant to achieve an effect as opposed to representing an object, person, or a scene. Three characteristics of abstract art include: being non-representational art; valuation of shapes, colors, lines, and textures; and subjective art. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original abstract artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The six elements of abstract art are color, form, line, shape, texture and value. Color refers to the various hues featured in a composition, while form refers to the subjects or elements of a piece. Lines and shapes are the components that make up the artwork. Textures include both physical differences in the surface of a work and effects that create the illusion of textural variations. Value, the final element, describes how light or dark the colors are. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of abstract art.
- What makes good abstract art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024What 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024There is no single painter who experimented with abstract art and Cubism. A number of artists worked in Cubism, a style of abstract art in which reality was fragmented into flat, geometric forms. Historians generally credit Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso as being the fathers of Cubism. Other Cubist painters include Fernand Léger, Alexander Archipenko, Marcel Duchamp, Juan Gris and Jean Metzinger. Shop a collection of Cubist art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Kandinsky was called the Father of Abstract Art because he was part of a crucial moment in art history. He was influenced by styles ranging from Surrealism to Fauvism and was a leading figure in bringing together Der Blaue Reiter, a group of avant-garde artists in Munich who explored spiritual concepts through their art as a response to the materialism of the time. Wassily Kandinsky also led courses on analytical drawing and color at the Bauhaus after being appointed by founder and architect Walter Gropius to teach in Weimar in 1922. He taught at all three of the legendary school’s locations and remained with the institution until its forced closure by the Nazis in 1933. Through his work, Kandinsky pushed modern art closer to total abstraction and inspired artists like Willem de Kooning and Joan Mitchell. Explore a range of Wassily Kandinsky art on 1stDibs.
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