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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
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
Together (Triptych) (Abstract painting)
By Nikolaos Schizas
Located in London, GB
Together (Triptych) (Abstract painting)
Acrylic on raw canvas — Unframed.
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Scandalo (Triptych) (Abstract painting)
By Nikolaos Schizas
Located in London, GB
Scandalo (Triptych) (Abstract painting)
Acrylic on canvas — Unframed.
This work is exclusive to
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Scandalo (Triptych) (Abstract painting)
By Nikolaos Schizas
Located in London, GB
Scandalo (Triptych) (Abstract painting)
Acrylic on canvas — Unframed.
This work is exclusive to
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Together (Triptych) (Abstract painting)
By Nikolaos Schizas
Located in London, GB
Together (Triptych) (Abstract painting)
Acrylic on raw canvas — Unframed.
This work is exclusive to
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic