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Strike - bold, colourful, impasto, abstract expressionist, acrylic on canvas
By Adam Cohen
Located in Bloomfield, ON
American artist Adam Cohen’s lush abstract work is characterized by his masterful use of colour and
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Siligury - large, colourful, organic, modernism, abstract, acrylic on canvas
By David Bolduc
Located in Bloomfield, ON
painted by David Bolduc, a Canadian abstract artist. Against a rich backdrop of turquoise, deep blue and
Category
1980s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Colourful Gypsy Scarf 2
Located in Zofingen, AG
bold strokes to invite a dance of joy and freedom. It's an abstract symphony of vibrant hues, where
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Events of its Past - bright, bold, colourful, gestural, abstract, oil on canvas
By Scott Pattinson
Located in Bloomfield, ON
From his studios in a renovated barn and a cabin in the Muskokas, abstract painter Scott Pattinson
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Retreat - vivid, colourful, lyrical, gestural abstract, acrylic on canvas
By Alice Teichert
Located in Bloomfield, ON
colours beautifully juxtaposed makes a bold, abstract statement. The border is a layered mix of colour
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Karoi No 2 - bright, blue, white, colourful, gestural, abstract, oil on canvas
By Scott Pattinson
Located in Bloomfield, ON
The palette is subtle: the gestural brushstrokes expressive—This is an earlier abstract painting by
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled - XXI century, Young art, Oil abstraction painting, Red, Colourful
By Joanna Cisek
Located in Warsaw, PL
JOANNA CISEK (born 1994)
She is a graduate of the School of Arts C. K. Norwid in Lublin, currently studying at the Faculty of Graphic Arts and Painting at the Wladyslaw Strzeminski A...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Capriccio - bright, colourful, geometric abstract, modernist, acrylic on panel
By Burton Kramer
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Technology (BSc), The Royal College of Art, London (Fulbright Scholar) and The State University of New York
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Clyde House No 1 - small, bright, colourful, gestural, abstract, oil on canvas
By Scott Pattinson
Located in Bloomfield, ON
A melange of fresh, modern colours swirl about the canvas in this abstract painting by Scott
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Colourful Love
By Paul Wadsworth
Located in Brecon, Powys
Paul influenced by his travels in the Middle Eat and India produces a work of vibrancy and warmth.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Incident (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) - colourful, multiples, abstract, acrylic on canvas
By Milly Ristvedt
Located in Bloomfield, ON
abstract paintings. This series called ‘Incident’ showcases her brilliant use of saturated colour as each
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Unstoppable - vivid, colourful, lyrical, gestural abstract, acrylic on canvas
By Alice Teichert
Located in Bloomfield, ON
A golden ‘tornado’ rises from a sea of turquoise in this mesmerizing new work by Alice Teichert. The Paris born artist uses layers of translucent coloured gels meticulously applied t...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Crayon, Acrylic
Pink winter - XXI century, Oil and mixed media painting, Abstract, Colourful
By Tomasz Lubaszka
Located in Warsaw, PL
. He was a prizewinner at Bielska Jesień, J.Spychalski Canvas Contest, ‘Sacrum’ Art Triennial, ‘Music
Category
2010s Other Art Style Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Magenta Glow, Colourful painting, abstract painting , pink, yellow, green meadow
By Lee Herring
Located in Deddington, GB
Lee Herring is an abstract expressionist artist who paints colourful, vibrant and fun landscape
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Spray Paint, Acrylic, Board
Pacific II No 7 - large, vibrant, colourful, gestural abstract, oil on canvas
By Scott Pattinson
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Vibrant, bold, and fully abstracted work by this acclaimed Canadian painter in primariy reds and blues. A book has just been published on his work, and will accompany the painting.
...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Hvodjra No 21 - large, bright, bold, colourful, gestural, abstract, oil on panel
By Scott Pattinson
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Bold passage of sapphire, gold and black merge and swirl in this atmospheric oil on panel by Scott Pattinson. From the Hvodjra series, the work is a dynamic narrative of color and li...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel
Emerald Burst, colourful textured art, wall art, red, green, yellow
By Lee Herring
Located in Deddington, GB
Emerald Burst by Lee Herring
Original work by Lee Herring, using acrylic and mixed-media on board.
95cm x 95cm
Framed and signed and read to hang
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board
Marine Diversity Diptych, Abstract Colourful Fish Patterns, Vivid Tones Gestures
Located in Barcelona, ES
series of artworks are: Mediterranean-inspired art, abstract sea paintings, oceanic abstraction, marine
Category
2010s Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Oil
Call of the Nightjar - contemporary abstract acrylic bright colourful 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 Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Graffiti Lines No 2 - colourful, layered, pop art, spray painted study on paper
By Viktor Mitic
Located in Bloomfield, ON
inspired paintings, prints and colourful abstract sculptures at the Muramatsu Gallery in Tokyo, The Armory
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Spray Paint, Archival Paper
World of Wonders III - large, bright, colourful, abstract acrylic on canvas
By Paul Fournier
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Canadian artist is considered to be one of our most significant abstract painters--a master colourist
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Ouvert No 11 - large, vibrant, colourful, gestural abstract, oil on canvas
By Scott Pattinson
Located in Bloomfield, ON
A kaleidoscope of color - red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet - in this horizontal abstract
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Denouement No 43 - large, bright, colourful, gestural, abstract, oil on canvas
By Scott Pattinson
Located in Bloomfield, ON
University and the University of Toronto. Both disciplines inform his dynamic, structural abstract painting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Poor Butterfly - rich, expressive, colourful, abstract, oil on canvas over panel
By Mel Davis
Located in Bloomfield, ON
study trip at the Slade School of Art in London was followed by a move to California where she acquired
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Panel
Kairoi No 33 - large, vibrant, colourful, gestural abstract, oil on canvas
By Scott Pattinson
Located in Bloomfield, ON
represent Canada at an international exhibition in Italy. In 2011, art critics in Vancouver and Edmonton
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Graffiti Lines No 3 - colourful, layered, pop art, spray painted study on paper
By Viktor Mitic
Located in Bloomfield, ON
inspired paintings, prints and colourful abstract sculptures at the Muramatsu Gallery in Tokyo, The Armory
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Spray Paint, Archival Paper
Tablet - vivid, colourful, blue, red, pink, orange, abstract triptych on panel
By Alice Teichert
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This triptych evokes an ancient manuscript or perhaps a music score. Rich and vibrant hues of red, yellow and blue.
Multidisciplinary artist Alice Teichert is known for bold colors ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic Polymer, Crayon, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Textured Light, abstract painting of flowers in a meadow, colourful painting
By Lee Herring
Located in Deddington, GB
Textured Light by Lee Herring is a light purple wallpaper effect painting with impasto style abstracted flowers.
Original work by Lee Herring, using acrylic and mixed-media on textu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Board
That Time - large, warm, vibrant, colourful, gestural abstract, oil on canvas
By Scott Pattinson
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Hot tones of mango and orange are beautifully balanced with ice tones of light blue and green in this dynamic composition by Scott Pattinson. Framed dimensions are 62 x 61.75 inches....
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hvodjra No 10 - large, bright, colourful, gestural, abstract, oil on canvas
By Scott Pattinson
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Pushed by dynamic brushstrokes of indigo and black, a cloud of white swirls at the center of this oil on canvas by Scott Pattinson. The artist's thematically organized oil paintings...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hvodjra No 8 - large, bright, colourful, gestural, abstract, oil on canvas
By Scott Pattinson
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Brushed passages and gestural marks of indigo, lime, black and orange collide in this atmospheric oil from the Hvodjra series by Scott Pattinson. The breezy energetic ballet of colo...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Kairoi No 05 - large, bright, colourful pastels, gestural abstract oil on canvas
By Scott Pattinson
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Large scale horizontal abstract oil on canvas, with unusual color juxtapositions of blue, purple
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
Problem and Solution No 3 - large colourful geometric abstract acrylic on canvas
By Milly Ristvedt
Located in Bloomfield, ON
painting is a succinct statement. Having absorbed the vocabulary of abstract painting and learned its
Category
2010s Hard-Edge Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Entry 1: Green/Violet/Orange - large, bold, colourful, abstract oil on canvas
By David Sorensen
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Vancouver School of Art under Arthur Erickson, Bill Reid and Jack Shadbolt. Shadbolt, who in turn had
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Pas de Deux (Duo) - vivid, colourful, lyrical abstract, diptych acrylic on panel
By Alice Teichert
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Alice Teichert’s lyrical artwork is inspired by a rich background in graphic art, literature and
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic Polymer, Crayon, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Flowing Energy 29 - Small Colourful Modern Painting
Located in Zofingen, AG
Ready to hang with certificate of authenticity.
Dimensions: 50x70X2 cm - 27.6x19.7x0.8 inches.
Some neon nuances could not be caught by the camera.
The technique: colorful varnished ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Colourful Spring, Walking in Tenma Project #071/100
By Miki Wanibuchi
Located in Paris, IDF
2014
53 x 53 x 6 cm framed & without frame 36,8 x 34,8 x 0,1 cm 20,9 x 20,9 x 2,4 in framed & without frame 14,5 x 13,7 x 0,04 in acrylic on paper artwork is located in Osaka (Japan)...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Paper
Big Colourful Blobby Scrape Painting
By Anthony Hunter
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Gloss Paint on Panel with Aluminum Frame.
49" x 32.5" Framed (Piece can be vertical or horizontal)
Raindrops - XXI century, Acrylic painting, Abstraction, Colourful
By Lidia Domagała
Located in Warsaw, PL
first private art galleries in Poland. For over 30 years, the gallery has been presenting contemporary
Category
2010s Other Art Style Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Menton - landscape colourful impressionist oil painting contemporary artwork
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
Colourful Warmth - Original landscape abroad painting Contemporary 21st Century
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
Midday Shadows II-original landscape colourful countryside painting 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
Forest II - landscape colourful nature impasto 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
Evening concert - XXI century, Acrylic painting, Abstraction, Colourful
By Lidia Domagała
Located in Warsaw, PL
LIDIA DOMAGALA She studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Wroclaw, where in 1985 she has obtained a diploma at the Faculty of Ceramics and Glass in the studio of prof. Krystyna Cybiń...
Category
2010s Other Art Style Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Morning concert - XXI century, Acrylic painting, Abstraction, Colourful
By Lidia Domagała
Located in Warsaw, PL
LIDIA DOMAGALA She studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Wroclaw, where in 1985 she has obtained a diploma at the Faculty of Ceramics and Glass in the studio of prof. Krystyna Cybiń...
Category
2010s Other Art Style Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Remained Around it - warm, colourful, gestural abstraction, oil on canvas
By Scott Pattinson
Located in Bloomfield, ON
An explosion of colour greets the viewer’s eye in this abstract painting by Scott Pattinson. A
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Colored Geometric Amphora, Colourful Triptych, Vivid Tones Fractal Architecture
By Natalia Roman
Located in Barcelona, ES
shapes and paintings from the beginning of Modernism, with a special emphasis on Art Deco shapes of the
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache
Fauvism in Canal Du Midi - countryside colourful landscape painting 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
In the Cosmos - colourful, modernist, geometric abstraction, acrylic on panel
By Burton Kramer
Located in Bloomfield, ON
and smaller circles in pale pink, neon yellow and black.
“The paintings do not 'abstract' the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel
Yellow Orange Grid - bright and colourful abstracted grid acrylic painting
By Milly Ristvedt
Located in Bloomfield, ON
after studies with Takao Tanabe at the Vancouver School of Art. In Toronto, during the 1960s and 1970s
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Monumental Flower Pot, Colourful Triptych in Pastel Tones, Brutalist Sculptures
By Natalia Roman
Located in Barcelona, ES
shapes and paintings from the beginning of Modernism, with a special emphasis on Art Deco shapes of the
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache
Citrus - bold, rich, colourful, abstracted still life, oil on canvas over panel
By Mel Davis
Located in Bloomfield, ON
background appear to be hanging from a tree. As an art student, Davis was inspired by the colourful and fluid
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Panel
A World in Translation - large, bright, colourful, narrative, acrylic on canvas
By Fiona Ackerman
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Concordia and the Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design, Fiona Ackerman has exhibited across Canada and in
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Wet Tower - bright, colourful, yellow, orange, purple, blue, acrylic on canvas
By Paul Fournier
Located in Bloomfield, ON
-painterly abstraction. Fournier began studies in 1959 at the Ontario College of Art and Design. He soon
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Ouvert No 53 - vibrant, colourful, gestural abstraction, oil on square canvas
By Scott Pattinson
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Atmospheric passages of sapphire are framed by bars of indigo and orange in this intimate canvas by Scott Pattinson. The bold mark making, circling and overlapping are rooted in the ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Ouvert No 37 - large, vibrant, colourful, gestural abstraction, oil on canvas
By Scott Pattinson
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Calligraphic passages of bright orange, dove grey and blues swirl and pulse in this windswept oil by Scott Pattinson. This painting is framed. Framed dimensions are 56.5 x 78.5 inche...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Meyer Lemons - rich, colourful, abstracted still life, oil on canvas over panel
By Mel Davis
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Reminiscent of the colourful, fluid paintings of the 20th century French artist Matisse, this
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Panel
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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
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- What influenced abstract art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Abstract art was influenced by Postimpressionism.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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