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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.
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Day Break.. Contemporary Abbstract Painting
Located in Brecon, Powys
Lorraine was born in London and studied sculpture for several years before undertaking a Fine Art Degree. She currently spends much of the year in the French Alps, which is a great i...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Pearlescent Drapery. 3D textured
Located in Zofingen, AG
The artwork, created on 1 cm thick plywood, is a unique combination of textures and natural elements. The upper part of the painting is made from faux leather with a pearlescent tint...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Plywood, Mixed Media
"Meditation"
Located in Zofingen, AG
The immersive painting “Meditation” is created in oil on Belgian linen canvas using the ancient glazing technique. This refined method of applying multiple transparent layers produce...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
Crazy Apartment - Abstract Figurative Cubist Portrait Still Life Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Valerie Etitinwo's unique approach to abstract figurative painting celebrates the unconventional beauty found in imperfection and awkwardness. The Nigerian-Swiss artist uses bold col...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic
City Joy - Original Abstract Colorful Figurative Textured Impasto Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ekaterina Ermilkina’s original, abstract fine art paintings are created using a skillful combination of applying and removing oil paint with a palette knife on canvas. Her inspiratio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Cellular Reaction Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, Framed, 1980s
Located in Bloomfield, ON
This colourful contemporary abstract painting is by the highly collectable artist Milly Ristvedt.
Milly Ristvedt is considered one of Canada's foremost abstract artists. Hailed as a...
Category
1980s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
