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Going Deeper - rich, colourful, layered, gestural abstract, acrylic on canvas
By Alice Teichert
Located in Bloomfield, ON
collections including the MacLaren Art Centre, Global Affairs Canada, and the Musée de la Ville de Valence
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Crayon, Wax Crayon, Acrylic
Coloured Grid, no.IX (July) - 20th Century Colourful Abstract Gouache Painting
Located in Kingsclere, GB
representational, though on moving towards abstraction he was chosen for the 'British Abstract Art' exhibition at
Category
20th Century Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Luna by Richard Perry -Abstract sculpture, Carrara marble, colourful, paint, wax
Located in Paris, FR
with space and light, are at the centre of Richard Perry's artistic approach. His abstractly shaped
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Markings No. 9 - bold, colourful, gestural, expressive abstract, oil on canvas
By Viktor Mitic
Located in Bloomfield, ON
College. He has exhibited his post-Pop inspired paintings, prints and colourful abstract sculptures at the
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
San Remo Sunset - Bold, Colourful
Abstract Painting: Acrylic on Canvas
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 Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Small Colourful Abstract Oil and Enamel Painting "New Small Cosmos 4"
By Tay Dall
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A colourful, detailed, unique and vivid abstract oil and enamel painting on stretched canvas. The
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
In Ancient Aswan - contemporary abstract bright colourful large 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 Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Saucer Of Larks 3 - rich, expressive, colourful, abstract, oil on canvas
By Mel Davis
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Mel Davis is often inspired by nature to create expressive and colourful abstract compositions
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Graffiti Study 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
Headland Swell 3 by Richard Perry -Abstract sculpture, Istrian stone, colourful
Located in Paris, FR
, balanced solidity, emblematic of his abstract sculptural forms.
His creative process is both intuitive and
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Large Colourful Abstract Oil on Canvas Floral Painting With Pastel Tones
Located in Cape Town, ZA
"Nature is the indirect perception of human personification, emotion and imagination which is emphasised in colour, texture, patterns and line as it is captured in my paintings, with...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil
Large Colourful Abstract Oil on Canvas Floral Painting With Pastel Tones
Located in Cape Town, ZA
"Nature is the indirect perception of human personification, emotion and imagination which is emphasised in colour, texture, patterns and line as it is captured in my paintings, with...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Oil
Kora by Richard Perry -Abstract sculpture, Carrara marble, colourful, paint, wax
Located in Paris, FR
orchestration of planes, lines, surfaces and voids, his abstract sculptures achieve a sense of elegant balance
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Blue Over Yellow #2 - bold, colourful, modern, abstract, oil on canvas
By David Sorensen
Located in Bloomfield, ON
David Sorensen’s brightly coloured abstract work is visually arresting, fresh and modern. The
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Byzantium at Night with Shooting Star, 1989-1996 - Colourful Abstract Landscape
By John Christopherson
Located in Kingsclere, GB
only studied for a short period in the evenings from 1955 at Chelsea School of Art. Christopherson
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Large Colourful Poured Enamel Abstract Painting "Atom Shimmer Over The Top"
By Tay Dall
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A vibrant and colourful, unique painting on stretched canvas, ready to hang.
The painting consists
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Colourful Golden Orange Impasto Abstract Landscape of Chrysler in New York City
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Colourful Golden Orange Impasto Abstract Landscape of Chrysler in New York City by leading British
Category
2010s Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Paint, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Canvas, Cotton Canvas
Graffiti Study 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
Ganas 2 - atmospheric, colourful, abstract landscape, resin and acrylic on panel
By Jay Hodgins
Located in Bloomfield, ON
resin.
Hodgins attended the Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design and holds a BA in Interior Design
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Resin, Acrylic, Wood Panel
Let There Be Love - colourful, lyrical, gestural abstract, acrylic on canvas
By Alice Teichert
Located in Bloomfield, ON
In this beautiful new work by Alice Teichert, a universal symbol of love--the image of flames appears to explode from the canvas in golden hues against a deep red, green and blue bac...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Crayon, Acrylic
ca, Original colourful painting, landscape work
By Lucy Moore
Located in Deddington, GB
Lucy has created a semi-abstract twist to her classic meadow paintings. Colourful pastels flowers
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
Untitled III by Matthieu Venot - Fine art photography, colourful, architecture
By Matthieu Venot
Located in Paris, FR
, uncomplicated yet colourful facades. With his camera, he cuts up the urban landscape into square format images
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Pigment
Rish and Foses 2 - expressive, colourful, abstract, oil on canvas over panel
By Mel Davis
Located in Bloomfield, ON
In this lyrical abstract work by Mel Davis organic shapes and fluid lines intersect in a playful
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Panel, Canvas
Entry 3: Orange, Yellow, Green, Violet - bold, colourful, abstract oil on canvas
By David Sorensen
Located in Bloomfield, ON
abstract canvas by David Sorensen. The curated strata of fresh colors points to an ocean horizon at
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Origin - Colourful Graphic Geometric Original Painting
Located in London, GB
A striking original framed painting by Charlotte Bernays.
Year: 2022
Framed size: 63 x 64.5
Authenticity: This piece comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Framing: Hand-stained...
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Wood, Spray Paint
$1,590 Sale Price
20% Off
Unique Print - bright, colourful, abstract, one of, framed monoprint
By Joseph Drapell
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Bush and the renowned art critic Clement Greenberg who influenced his work. Inspired by the abstract
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Monoprint
Contemplation and Introspection, colourful, Joan Mitchell, expressionism, bold
Located in Jönköping, SE
emotions it evokes. The collection features abstract paintings influenced by the natural world, blurring
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Raw Linen, Acrylic
Beckon- colourful, geometric, squares, blue, squares, rectangles
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
Series "Turquoise symphony" blue, white, colourful Pollock’s style
Located in Vienna, AT
In this painting, I've unleashed an energetic symphony of turquoise, interspersed with vibrant splashes of various hues that dance around the canvas, reflecting life’s unpredictabili...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Series "Turquoise symphony" blue, white, colourful Pollock’s style
Located in Vienna, AT
In this painting, I've unleashed an energetic symphony of turquoise, interspersed with vibrant splashes of various hues that dance around the canvas, reflecting life’s unpredictabili...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Cali - 20th Century, Maurice Estève, Abstract Print, Colourful, Lithograph
By Maurice Estève
Located in Köln, DE
"Cali" is a typical motif by Maurice Estève. The lithograph in colours was published in an edition of 100. 49,6 x 65 cm. Signed and numbered.
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Foxglove, limited edition print, floral art, colourful, affordable art
By Chris Keegan
Located in Deddington, GB
Foxglove by Chris Keegan [2022]
limited_edition
Screen print
Edition number 45
Image size: H:42 cm x W:30 cm
Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:42 cm x W:30 cm x D:0.1cm
Sold Unframe...
Category
2010s Pop Art Abstract Prints
Materials
Paper, Screen
Flower Song, Large Diptych Original Colourful Floral landscape painting
By Mary Chaplin
Located in Deddington, GB
sunny and brightly colourful floral landscape.
"I put the traces left by the sun, the wind and the
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Heart 30/90 - unique, colourful, abstract, one off, framed monoprint
By Joseph Drapell
Located in Bloomfield, ON
As if emulating the rhythm of a beating heart, this compelling abstract print was created by the
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Monoprint
Flower Song, Large Diptych Original Colourful Floral landscape painting
By Mary Chaplin
Located in Deddington, GB
sunny and brightly colourful floral landscape.
"I put the traces left by the sun, the wind and the
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Garden Music - colourful, geometric abstraction, modernist, acrylic on panel
By Burton Kramer
Located in Bloomfield, ON
form. Kramer has commented that his lyrical abstractions
"Do not abstract the experience of reality
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Panel
Radiant #4 - colourful, modernist, geometric abstraction, acrylic on panel
By Burton Kramer
Located in Bloomfield, ON
appear to ‘circle the sun.’
“The paintings do not 'abstract' the experience of reality, as we know it
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel
Circus 1 - colourful, geometric abstraction, modernist, acrylic on panel
By Burton Kramer
Located in Bloomfield, ON
, colour and form.
Kramer has commented that his lyrical abstractions "do not abstract the experience of
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Panel
Series "Oceanic Symphony" yellow, blue, white, colourful Pollock’s style
Located in Vienna, AT
brilliance. This piece is a symphony of abstract expressionism tempered with minimalism and pops of art
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Series "Oceanic Symphony" yellow, blue, white, colourful Pollock’s style
Located in Vienna, AT
brilliance. This piece is a symphony of abstract expressionism tempered with minimalism and pops of art
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Increments - colourful large scale arrangement, small squares, acrylic on panels
By Milly Ristvedt
Located in Bloomfield, ON
in 1964 after studies with Takao Tanabe at the Vancouver School of Art. At 24, her work was included
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel
Colourful Modern British Summer Thick Woodland Landscape Dense Trees
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Contemporary British artist, 21st century
oil on canvas, unframed
size: 24 x 30 inches
This came from a private collection of artworks by the artist, a few of which are signed 'Andre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,645 Sale Price
20% Off
Colourful mixed media sculpture called
Hanging gardens
Located in Oostende, BE
Colourful mixed media sculpture
Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Mixed Media
Colourful Modern British Black Colour Circles Inner Circles Expression
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Contemporary British artist, 21st century
oil on board, unframed
size: 18 x 22 inches
This came from a private collection of artworks by the artist, a few of which are signed 'Andrew...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,645 Sale Price
20% Off
Half-shadow - 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
Weather Overhead - bright, lively, colourful, abstracted skyscape, oil on canvas
By Noreen Taylor
Located in Bloomfield, ON
In this lovely abstract painting, the sky often represented in Noreen Taylor’s work, is a collage
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Composition IV - XXI century, Mixed media abstract print, Colourful
By Sabine Pinkepank
Located in Warsaw, PL
Limited edition, one of 15 copies. Mixed media print by Sabine Pinkepank.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Abstract Prints
Materials
Mixed Media, Color
Composition III - XXI century, Mixed media abstract print, Colourful
By Sabine Pinkepank
Located in Warsaw, PL
Limited edition, one of 15 copies. Mixed media print by Sabine Pinkepank.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Abstract Prints
Materials
Mixed Media, Color
Composition V - XXI century, Mixed media abstract print, Colourful
By Sabine Pinkepank
Located in Warsaw, PL
Limited edition, one of 15 copies. Mixed media print by Sabine Pinkepank.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Abstract Prints
Materials
Mixed Media, Color
Composition I - XXI century, Mixed media abstract print, Colourful
By Sabine Pinkepank
Located in Warsaw, PL
Limited edition, one of 15 copies. Mixed media print by Sabine Pinkepank.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Abstract Prints
Materials
Mixed Media, Color
Composition VII - XXI century, Mixed media abstract print, Colourful
By Sabine Pinkepank
Located in Warsaw, PL
Limited edition, one of 15 copies. Mixed media print by Sabine Pinkepank.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Abstract Prints
Materials
Mixed Media, Color
Composition VI - XXI century, Mixed media abstract print, Colourful
By Sabine Pinkepank
Located in Warsaw, PL
Limited edition, one of 15 copies. Mixed media print by Sabine Pinkepank.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Other Art Style Abstract Prints
Materials
Mixed Media, Color
Line Dance 6 - colourful, geometric abstraction, modernist, acrylic on canvas
By Burton Kramer
Located in Bloomfield, ON
lyrical abstractions
"Do not abstract the experience of reality, as we know it. They provide the viewer
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Summer Sun 3 - colourful, modernist, geometric abstraction, acrylic on panel
By Burton Kramer
Located in Bloomfield, ON
apricot, green, and burnt orange rectangles and lines.
“The paintings do not 'abstract' the experience of
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel
Fugue #2 - vivid, colourful, geometric abstraction, modernist, acrylic on panel
By Burton Kramer
Located in Bloomfield, ON
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Kramer has commented that his lyrical abstractions "do not abstract the experience of reality, as we know
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel
Series "Infinite Flight" yellow, blue, pink, white, colourful large abstraction
Located in Vienna, AT
Abstract painting in the main color white with elements in yellow, pink, blue, green and red.
This
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Oasis 7 - vivid, colourful geometric abstraction, modernist, acrylic on canvas
By Burton Kramer
Located in Bloomfield, ON
), The Royal College of Art, London (Fulbright Scholar) and The State University of New York, Kramer
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, 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.
How Much is a Colourful Abstract Art?
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.
- 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 25, 2019
Yes, Cubism is a form 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 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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