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What makes good abstract art?

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What makes good abstract art?
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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Blue Depths- abstract painting
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful acrylic on canvas by Eran Shmueli will bring color to any room it will be placed in. Eran Shmueli is an artist whose life and work are deeply intertwined with creativ...
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Vessel 7 (Green, Blue, & Yellow Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting)
Located in Hudson, NY
Vessel 7 Green, Yellow, Blue Abstract Expressionist Painting Made by Ragellah Rourke in 2025 oil on canvas 30 x 30 inches, unframed The sides are cleanly painted light grey so framin...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Abstract Expressionist impressionist oil painting "Journey through nature"
Located in VÉNISSIEUX, FR
This small-format semi-abstract expressive oil painting "Journey through Nature' by French artist Natalya Mougenot evokes the quiet ambiguity of nature. Measuring just 20 x 20 cm (7...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

River Of Time. Horizontal, large format, fish, red, semi-abstract, design
Located in Oslo, NO
The fish, which is swimming slowly and smoothly in the waters of the river, represents the passage of time. The fish in the foreground is the "Here-And-Now", while the fish in the up...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Before The Wire (Green, Blue, & White Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting)
Located in Hudson, NY
Before The Wire Green, White , Blue Abstract Expressionist Painting Made by Ragellah Rourke in 2025 oil on canvas 36 x 48 inches, unframed The sides are cleanly painted light grey so...
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2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Hand painted Limited Edition #1-First Moon-UK Awarded Artist-oil, gold on Giclée
Located in London, GB
This hand painted Limited Edition is 90% hand painted by artist Shizico yi with original gold paint, oil and gesso paint on a premium aluminium panel made with giclee. On offer here ...
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2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Metal

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