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What are three characteristics of abstract art?
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Abstract 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.
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Abstract Triptych
By Stuart Bigley
Located in Germantown, NY
Stuart Bigley is an artist based in New York’s beautiful Hudson Valley. He has been making and showing his artwork for over 40 years. During this time he also co-founded and ran the ...
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic Polymer, Canvas, Oil
"Abstract Triptych"
Located in Zofingen, AG
This is a colourful abstract triptych. Each painting is framed in a black wooden frame, ready to
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
"Abstract Triptych"
Located in Zofingen, AG
This is a colourful abstract triptych. Each painting is framed in a black wooden frame, ready to
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Abstract Triptych
By Stuart Bigley
Located in Germantown, NY
Stuart Bigley is an artist based in New York’s beautiful Hudson Valley. He has been making and showing his artwork for over 40 years. During this time he also co-founded and ran the ...
Category
1970s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic Polymer, Canvas, Oil
Community Triptych (Abstract Painting)
Located in London, GB
Community Triptych (Abstract painting)
Mixed media on canvas - Unframed
"This artwork is
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Mixed Media
Untitled (Triptych 6) : contemporary abstract work of art
Located in New York, NY
Abstract geometric artwork by a contemporary artist Gerald Wolfe.
Gerald Wolfe’s wall pieces have
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel