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What makes good abstract art?
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What 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 ExpertMay 30, 2024
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In The Loop - Large Scale Color Drenched Impasto Textural Abstract Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impasto-painted strokes of bright colors are the framework of artist Shiri Phillips’ abstract artworks. Her paintings are flooded with texture through the layering of acrylic paint i...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Glitter
#204, Abstract, Photography, Painting, Expressionism
Located in München, BY
Unique piece in this size
More sizes and an Essay from Lyle Rexer about this series on request.
Joachim Schmeisser’s work rescues photography from the centuries-old straightjacket ...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Pigment
Gorges du Verdon Huge Abstract Bold Colours French Mid 20th Century Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Gorge du Verdon (Provence)
signed by Gilbert Pelissier (French born 1924)
oil painting on canvas, unframed
canvas size: 36 x 29 inches
inscribed verso
condition: overall very good, a...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fallen Angel - Dramatic abstract angel painting
Located in Silverthorne, CO
There is so much I could write about this one.
A painting dedicated to the soul of me before cancer, who believed in a benevolent universe, who saw signs and followed them, who someh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
$1,833 Sale Price
25% Off
"Many For The Empath" (abstract, flora, fauna, roses, oil painting, green, pink)
Located in Paris, IDF
MANY FOR THE EMPATH
2026
Paris, France
This complex and layered floral painting of an abundant, overflowing bouquet presents an energetic and mesmerizing subject. This original mixe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Dye, Cotton Canvas, Ink, Oil, Acrylic
Infinity Bliss - Bue Tone Abstract Atmospheric Landscape Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mark Acetelli’s oil and mixed media paintings awaken the viewer’s sense of exploration and adventure; they demand a new discovery. His artworks exhibit a chemistry of complexity and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
