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#536, Jessie Woodward, Original Painting, Colourful Abstract Artwork, Affordable
By Jessie Woodward
Located in Deddington, GB
Contemporary mixed media abstract painting.
Jessie Woodward is an abstract painter and mixed media artist. She
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Pen
Key Largo - contemporary bright colourful abstract square acrylic painting
By Brian Bartlett
Located in London, GB
Artist's statement:
‘My paintings start with an idea, often of an image remembered, it might be a landscape, an interior or a still-life. As I paint, I try to reduce and simplify the...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Threshold - abstract contemporary geometric colourful oil painting on canvas
By Brian Neish
Located in London, GB
Brian Neish is fascinated by painted surfaces, particularly surfaces having to endure the extremes of sunlight, wind, frost and rain. He calls the appearance of these debilitating ef...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Camargue - contemporary abstract colourful bright blue purple acrylic painting
By Brian Bartlett
Located in London, GB
The vigorous compositions of colour and light that result create a very real sense of space. Brian’s paintings can be seen as celebrations of colour which are both decorative and sen...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Ionia - contemporary abstract bright blue colourful acrylic painting canvas
By Brian Bartlett
Located in London, GB
The vigorous compositions of colour and light that result create a very real sense of space. Brian’s paintings can be seen as celebrations of colour which are both decorative and sen...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Lagoon - contemporary abstract bright colourful acrylic painting
By Brian Bartlett
Located in London, GB
The vigorous compositions of colour and light that result create a very real sense of space. Brian’s paintings can be seen as celebrations of colour which are both decorative and sen...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Colourful African Rusted Metal Composition "Abstract Colours"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Nyasha Mashumba, having been the apprentice of Mark Hilltout, has now started to carve out a career for himself as artist and designer, utilizing the medium and craft he has mastered...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron
Avalon Dawn - contemporary abstract colourful acrylic painting
By Brian Bartlett
Located in London, GB
Artist's statement:
‘My paintings start with an idea, often of an image remembered, it might be a landscape, an interior or a still-life. As I paint, I try to reduce and simplify the...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Pearl Harbour - rich, colourful, impasto, gestural abstract acrylic on canvas
By Joseph Drapell
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Canadian artist Jack Bush. It took me 50 years or so to develop my own art, to contribute to the chain of
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
From Other Times - vibrant, colourful, gestural abstract, oil on canvas
By Scott Pattinson
Located in Bloomfield, ON
backdrop dance across the canvas in this abstract painting by Scott Pattinson. The Canadian artist uses a
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Space Mute - large, bright, colourful, gestural abstract, acrylic on canvas
By Milly Ristvedt
Located in Bloomfield, ON
freedom of interpretation offered by abstract art, and my enduring belief in colour in painting as a
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Large 1970
s Colourful British Abstract Oil Painting - Signed
Dated
By Derrick Latimer Sayer
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
. The belief that life class was central even to abstract art separated him from the sixties artists and
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
November Treescape - bright, lively, colourful, layered abstract, oil on canvas
By Noreen Taylor
Located in Bloomfield, ON
abstract by Noreen Taylor. Her expressive work is often inspired by the colours, form and patterns found in
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Orange Around - large, colourful, impasto, gestural abstract, acrylic on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This joyful ‘spoke’ painting by abstract artist Harold Feist is rendered in brilliant orange
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Balancing Act - large, bright, colourful, geometric abstract, acrylic on canvas
By Milly Ristvedt
Located in Bloomfield, ON
career in Toronto in 1964 after studies with Takao Tanabe at the Vancouver School of Art. At 24, her work
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Storm Approaching - bright, lively, colourful, layered abstract, oil on canvas
By Noreen Taylor
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Canadian artist Noreen Taylor creates lyrical, expressive abstracts often inspired by nature. Her
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Play More - warm, bright, colourful, geometric abstract, acrylic on canvas
By Milly Ristvedt
Located in Bloomfield, ON
With this beautifully bright abstract painting, master colourist Milly Ristvedt is indeed ‘playing
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Constant Change - large, bright, colourful, geometric abstract acrylic on canvas
By Milly Ristvedt
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Master Colourist Milly Ristvedt is playing with the classic grid pattern in this fun abstract
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Radio John - large, colourful, impasto, gestural abstract, acrylic on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Feist. The colour palette of this abstract ‘spoke’ design—bands of colour—in blues, yellows, reds, and
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Radio John - large, colourful, impasto, gestural abstract, acrylic on canvas
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Feist. The colour palette of this abstract ‘spoke’ design—bands of colour—in blues, yellows, reds, and
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Universal Order - colourful, diptych, squares, dots, abstract, acrylic on canvas
By Milly Ristvedt
Located in Bloomfield, ON
insistent than Bush (Jack Bush), more consciously structured than Molinari.”
“The thing about abstract art
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Watercolor
Eyes - expressive, colourful, contemporary, abstract, oil on canvas over panel
By Mel Davis
Located in Bloomfield, ON
intriguing abstract composition by Mel Davis. The Montreal born artist often takes everyday images and
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Panel
Ambience of Joy - abstract colourful floral field painting modern contemporary
By Denis Ribas
Located in London, Chelsea
The original abstract landscape painting by Denis Ribas is painted on canvas using thick textured
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Georgia Suite: White Diamond - bright, colourful, abstract, acrylic on canvas
By Milly Ristvedt
Located in Bloomfield, ON
A tapestry of glorious colour dances across the canvas in this abstract painting by Milly Ristvedt
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Georgia Suite: Blue - bright, colourful, gestural abstract, acrylic on canvas
By Milly Ristvedt
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This expressive abstract by Milly Ristvedt bordered and rendered in shades of blue—from darkest
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Flora Key Fantasy - large, colourful, expressionist abstract, acrylic on canvas
By Paul Fournier
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Canadian artist Paul Fournier’s gorgeous abstract paintings are often inspired by the colours of
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Opalescence - colourful, impasto, abstract expressionist, acrylic on canvas
By Adam Cohen
Located in Bloomfield, ON
New York-based abstract artist, Adam Cohen’s latest works are richly textured and colourful
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Kyoto Winter - bright, vivid, lively, colourful, abstract acrylic on canvas
By Paul Fournier
Located in Bloomfield, ON
significant abstract expressionists, Fournier received early praise from the distinguished NY art critic
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Familiar Routes - bright, bold, colourful, gestural, abstract, oil on canvas
By Scott Pattinson
Located in Bloomfield, ON
brush strokes. In this abstract oil, he uses an unusual palette of pink, red, chartreuse, yellow and
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
August Yellow Picture - large, colourful, gestural abstract, acrylic on canvas
By Milly Ristvedt
Located in Bloomfield, ON
A tapestry of glorious colour meets the viewer’s eye in this gorgeous abstract work by Milly
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Beach Colour - large, bright, colourful, gestural abstract, acrylic on canvas
By Milly Ristvedt
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Art. At 24, her work was included in the Centennial Exhibition at the Art Gallery of Ontario and
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Spiral Stare Case - bold, colourful, abstract expressionist, acrylic on canvas
By Adam Cohen
Located in Bloomfield, ON
burst of sharp lines. Adam Cohen intersects the language of heroic Abstract Expressionism with narrative
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Oil
Lithe Movements - bright, colourful pastels, gestural abstract acrylic on canvas
By Joseph Drapell
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Prague in 1940 and emigrated to Canada in 1966. He studied at the Cranbrook Academy of Art for three
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Bolero - contemporary red and blue bright colourful abstract acrylic painting
By Brian Bartlett
Located in London, GB
Brian said: ‘My paintings start with an idea, often of an image remembered, it might be a landscape, an interior or a still-life. As I paint, I try to reduce and simplify the image t...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Divine Wisdom - colourful, lyrical, gestural abstract, acrylic, crayon on canvas
By Alice Teichert
Located in Bloomfield, ON
graphic work is inspired by a rich background in art, music and literature. Her love of the old masters is
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Crayon, Acrylic
010 ”LIGHT BEINGS” minimal abstract pastel colourful lavender parisian chic
Located in Lahti, FI
80X60cm ORIGINAL ARTWORK BY EMMI IIDA.
ART COLLECTION 001: Intuitive, uplifting original artworks
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Color Pencil
011 ”ANCIENT ELECTRICS” minimal abstract pastel colourful lavender parisian chic
Located in Lahti, FI
60X80cm ORIGINAL ARTWORK BY EMMI IIDA.
ART COLLECTION 001: Intuitive, uplifting original artworks
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Color Pencil
Collaged Geometric Disc Mobile - Abstract, Colourful, Canvas and Board Mobile
By Aron Hill
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Russian sculptors in the early 20th century and finally popularized as an art form by the American
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Metal, Wire
Resonance - colourful, lyrical, gestural, abstract, acrylic on canvas
By Alice Teichert
Located in Bloomfield, ON
, corporate and public collections including the MacLaren Art Centre, Global Affairs Canada, and the Musée de
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
April Sunny Day - large, bright, colourful, gestural abstract, acrylic on canvas
By Milly Ristvedt
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Art Centre and more. Her work has been included in many publications, including Nasgaard’s Abstract
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Beyond The Things - large, vibrant, colourful, gestural abstract, oil on canvas
By Scott Pattinson
Located in Bloomfield, ON
A glorious tangle of colour plays out across the canvas in this abstract work by Scott Pattinson
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
There Is Something - large, vibrant, colourful, gestural abstract, oil on canvas
By Scott Pattinson
Located in Bloomfield, ON
wild tangle of brush strokes gives this abstract painting by Scott Pattinson a vibrant energy. The
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Early Spring (David Austin Roses) - bright, colourful, abstract, oil on canvas
By Noreen Taylor
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Canadian artist Noreen Taylor’s abstract paintings are inspired by her love of nature. This pretty
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Turner - large, blue, white, yellow, colourful, grid, abstract acrylic on canvas
By Milly Ristvedt
Located in Bloomfield, ON
consequence of the basic premise of freedom of interpretation offered by abstract art, and my enduring belief
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Denouement No 45 - large, bright, colourful, gestural, abstract, oil on canvas
By Scott Pattinson
Located in Bloomfield, ON
in the intense emotional paintings of the abstract Expressionists of the last century. Because
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Denouement No 45 - large, bright, colourful, gestural, abstract, oil on canvas
By Scott Pattinson
Located in Bloomfield, ON
in the intense emotional paintings of the abstract Expressionists of the last century. Because
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Landscape #2 (Air and Water) - bright, colourful, abstract acrylic on canvas
By Milly Ristvedt
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Gallery of Canada. Ristvedt’s storied career as an abstract artist has positioned her as one of the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
The Big Guy Dances - colourful, geometric abstract, modernist, acrylic on canvas
By Burton Kramer
Located in Bloomfield, ON
, music, colour and form.
Kramer has commented that his lyrical abstractions "do not abstract the
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Panel
The Red Room II - contemporary bright colourful red abstract acrylic painting
By Brian Bartlett
Located in London, GB
Following a BA in Fine Art at Portsmouth, Brian Bartlett was awarded a travel scholarship to the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Light Abstract Movements on Cream, Large Acrylic Triptych on Paper, Colourful
By Natalia Roman
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Light Abstract Movements on Cream" is an abstract painting triptych by Spanish artist Natalia
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper
TTH4E - colourful, modernist, playful abstract shapes, acrylic on aluminum
By Burton Kramer
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Modernist Burton Kramer’s colourful acrylic paintings are unique geometric compositions that
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Metal
Icarus - bold, colourful, impasto, abstract expressionist, acrylic on canvas
By Adam Cohen
Located in Bloomfield, ON
painting by Adam Cohen. Cohen intersects the language of abstract expressionism to re-invent the experience
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Icarus - bold, colourful, impasto, abstract expressionist, acrylic on canvas
By Adam Cohen
Located in Bloomfield, ON
painting by Adam Cohen. Cohen intersects the language of abstract expressionism to re-invent the experience
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Spectrum - bright, colourful, impasto, abstract expressionist, acrylic on canvas
By Adam Cohen
Located in Bloomfield, ON
, like light that bends and is made visible through a prism. Cohen intersects the language of Abstract
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
After Picasso - colourful, expressive, abstract landscape, acrylic on canvas
By Pat Service
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Vancouver Island home. Trees have long been an inspiration for her paintings. In this abstract, one of a
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Arcadia - Colourful Abstract Landscape: Framed Mixed Media on Canvas
By Andrew Kinmont
Located in London, GB
Andrew studied Fine Art at University of Wales, graduating with a first class Honours degree in
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic
Midnight Monarch - colourful, impasto, abstract expressionist, acrylic on canvas
By Adam Cohen
Located in Bloomfield, ON
across the canvas in this new work by Adam Cohen. The American artist is known for his lush abstract
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
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Find the exact piece of colourful abstract art you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. There are many Abstract, Contemporary and Modern versions of these works for sale. Finding the perfect item from our selection of colourful abstract art may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right choice in our collection of colourful abstract art is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes gray, brown, beige and blue. There have been many interesting object in our assortment of colourful abstract art examples over the years, but those made by Scott Pattinson, Milly Ristvedt, Brian Bartlett, Lidia Domagała and Adam Cohen are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these — often created in paint, fabric and canvas — can elevate any room of your home. If space is limited, you can find a small option in this array of colourful abstract art measuring 4.73 high and 4.34 wide, while our inventory also includes works up to 180 across to better suit those in the market for a large piece of colourful abstract art.
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A piece of colourful abstract art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $2,057, while the lowest priced sells for $184 and the highest can go for as much as $100,000.
Finding the Right Abstract-paintings for You
Bring audacious experiments with color and textures to your living room, dining room or home office. Abstract paintings, large or small, will stand out in your space, encouraging conversation and introducing a museum-like atmosphere that’s welcoming and conducive to creating memorable gatherings.
Abstract art has origins in 19th-century Europe, but it came into its own as a significant movement during the 20th century. Early practitioners of abstraction included Wassily Kandinsky, although painters were exploring nonfigurative art prior to the influential Russian artist’s efforts, which were inspired by music and religion. Abstract painters endeavored to create works that didn’t focus on the outside world’s conventional subjects, and even when artists depicted realistic subjects, they worked in an abstract mode to do so.
In 1940s-era New York City, a group of painters working in the abstract mode created radical work that looked to European avant-garde artists as well as to the art of ancient cultures, prioritizing improvisation, immediacy and direct personal expression. While they were never formally affiliated with one another, we know them today as Abstract Expressionists.
The male contingent of the Abstract Expressionists, which includes Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning and Robert Motherwell, is frequently cited in discussing leading figures of this internationally influential postwar art movement. However, the women of Abstract Expressionism, such as Helen Frankenthaler, Lee Krasner, Joan Mitchell and others, were equally involved in the art world of the time. Sexism, family obligations and societal pressures contributed to a long history of their being overlooked, but the female Abstract Expressionists experimented vigorously, developed their own style and produced significant bodies of work.
Draw your guests into abstract oil paintings across different eras and countries of origin. On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive range of abstract paintings along with a guide on how to arrange your wonderful new wall art.
If you’re working with a small living space, a colorful, oversize work can create depth in a given room, but there isn’t any need to overwhelm your interior with a sprawling pièce de résistance. Colorful abstractions of any size can pop against a white wall in your living room, but if you’re working with a colored backdrop, you may wish to stick to colors that complement the decor that is already in the space. Alternatively, let your painting make a statement on its own, regardless of its surroundings, or group it, gallery-style, with other works.
Questions About Colourful 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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