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ABSTRACT STYLE

Beginning in the early 20th century, abstract art became a leading style of modernism. Rather than portray the world in a way that represented reality, as had been the dominating style of Western art in the previous centuries, abstract paintings, prints and sculptures are marked by a shift to geometric forms, gestural shapes and experimentation with color to express ideas, subject matter and scenes.

Although abstract art flourished in the early 1900s, propelled by movements like Fauvism and Cubism, it was rooted in the 19th century. In the 1840s, J.M.W. Turner emphasized light and motion for atmospheric paintings in which concrete details were blurred, and Paul Cézanne challenged traditional expectations of perspective in the 1890s.

Some of the earliest abstract artists — Wassily Kandinsky and Hilma af Klint — expanded on these breakthroughs while using vivid colors and forms to channel spiritual concepts. Painter Piet Mondrian, a Dutch pioneer of the art movement, explored geometric abstraction partly owing to his belief in Theosophy, which is grounded in a search for higher spiritual truths and embraces philosophers of the Renaissance period and medieval mystics. Black Square, a daringly simple 1913 work by Russian artist Kazimir Malevich, was a watershed statement on creating art that was free “from the dead weight of the real world,” as he later wrote.

Surrealism in the 1920s, led by artists such as Salvador Dalí, Meret Oppenheim and others, saw painters creating abstract pieces in order to connect to the subconscious. When Abstract Expressionism emerged in New York during the mid-20th century, it similarly centered on the process of creation, in which Helen Frankenthaler’s expressive “soak-stain” technique, Jackson Pollock’s drips of paint, and Mark Rothko’s planes of color were a radical new type of abstraction.

Conceptual art, Pop art, Hard-Edge painting and many other movements offered fresh approaches to abstraction that continued into the 21st century, with major contemporary artists now exploring it, including Anish Kapoor, Mark Bradford, El Anatsui and Julie Mehretu.

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Style: Abstract
Power Surge 38-Running Self Diagnostics
Power Surge 38-Running Self Diagnostics

Power Surge 38-Running Self Diagnostics

By Eric Ernst

Located in East Hampton, NY

Power Surge 38-Running Self Diagnostics .jpga 8 color ultra chrome HD archival digital ink on archival paper. Editions of 25 Print to Order INQUIRE ABOUT FRAMING About the Artist: Eric Ernst (grandson of Max Ernst, son of Jimmy Ernst) was born in Norwalk, Connecticut in 1956 into a family of some notoriety in the art world. Originally intent on avoiding any direct involvement in the arts himself, he graduated from George Washington University with a B.A. in Japanese Studies followed by an all-but-completed M.A. in the same subject from the University of Michigan (to this day he insists the actual writing of the master’s thesis should just be considered a minor formality). In between these academic respites, he lived in Japan working as an apprentice to a Japanese woodblock artist, studied Zen meditation, and was employed as a disc jockey...

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2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Archival Pigment

Shore Line Drama, Oil Painting
Shore Line Drama, Oil Painting

Shore Line Drama, Oil Painting

By Valerie Berkely

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
An impressionist view inspired by the Great Lakes of North America by artist Valerie Berkely. Using her fingers, Valerie forms a gentle rendering of crashing ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

The Palm, Oil Painting
The Palm, Oil Painting

The Palm, Oil Painting

By George Peebles

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist George Peebles presents a beautiful palm tree overlooking warm waters. The leaves mesmerizingly sway along the gentle gusts of wind. The tropical setti...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Patricia Abramovich - "Orange Field" - abstract & neoimpressionis landscape art
Patricia Abramovich - "Orange Field" - abstract & neoimpressionis landscape art

Patricia Abramovich - "Orange Field" - abstract & neoimpressionis landscape art

By Patricia Abramovich

Located in Winterswijk, NL

Below is the artist statement of our artist Patricia Abramovich from Israel. "Art for me is the freedom to create with no boundaries, to express the diversity of color from which th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Costal Impressions - Sunset Over the Bay, Original Painting
Costal Impressions - Sunset Over the Bay, Original Painting

Costal Impressions - Sunset Over the Bay, Original Painting

By John Jaster

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"The Tutukaka Coast in New Zealand abounds with natural beauty," says artist John Jaster. Inspired by its tropical pale golden beaches, lush native forests, a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Mora 2, Original Painting
Mora 2, Original Painting

Mora 2, Original Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Inspired by the views of her annual trips to Northern New Mexico, artist Heather Foster recreates this scene on canvas. She displays an ethereal sky with lila...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Farm in January, Original Painting
Farm in January, Original Painting

Farm in January, Original Painting

By Robert Hofherr

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A traditional farmstead basks in the bright winter day in artist Robert Hofherr's expressionist piece. He emphasizes painterly strokes and bold hues, drawing ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Dreams, Oil Painting
Dreams, Oil Painting

Dreams, Oil Painting

By George Peebles

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist George Peebles presents a sweeping view of a grassy shore facing the open sea. A picturesque capture of a beautiful day with a dream-like quality. Colo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Any Colour U Like. Contemporary Quilt
Any Colour U Like. Contemporary Quilt

Any Colour U Like. Contemporary Quilt

By Bethan Ash

Located in Brecon, Powys

Bethan Ash is a professional quilt maker and teacher with a background in Fashion design. She has exhibited widely and her work has been bought by museums in the UK and USA, including the Museum of Arts and Design in New York. She is a member of the prestigious International Quilt Art Group. Series of 1– 9 panels Statement: Collage quilts...

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2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Fabric

Breathless Sky, Original Painting
Breathless Sky, Original Painting

Breathless Sky, Original Painting

By Nancy Merkle

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Nancy Merkle captures a big open western sky over a grassy prairie. Large, fluffy clouds sweep up to the heavens, reflecting the pastel colors of the s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Forest Abstractions - Chorus Line, Original Painting
Forest Abstractions - Chorus Line, Original Painting

Forest Abstractions - Chorus Line, Original Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist John Jaster displays a forest with tall aspens rendered in a playfully abstract style. Bold shades of yellow, orange and red suggest a warm autumn day in the woods. In his process, John creates stunning color combinations by utilizing multiple layers of heavy body acrylics and brushwork. He results with captivating scenery with intense contrasting hues and high-spirited energy.


About the Artist
Artist John Jaster paints in a style he describes as realistic impressions, capturing colorful views of his adventures across the Americas. "People always ask me how I get such deep brilliant colors," says John. "The answer is layers. Since acrylic paint dries mostly transparent, it requires multiple layers of paint to build up to a specific color. With the right lighting that depth of layering is like sunshine glistening through clear water." In college, John felt a pull towards computer science and pursued a career in software architecture. Although the two paths may seem unrelated, John says his work in software strongly influences his artwork in terms of distilling complex systems without losing the magic and wonder. Today, John works from a large home studio with a fireplace, lots of natural light, and jazz playing in the background. Since 2010, John’s paintings have been displayed in over 90 juried exhibitions and published in leading art magazines and books.


Words that describe this painting: forest, trees, birch, aspen, nature, playful, impressionism, grove, warm, impressionism, nature, acrylic painting, orange


Forest Abstractions - Chorus Line...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Palms, Oil Painting
Palms, Oil Painting

Palms, Oil Painting

By George Peebles

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist George Peebles displays beautiful palms in a quiet place along the beach. He paints with an impressionistic approach, carefully portraying light and it...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

"The Embrace (Shunga Study), " Mixed Media Collage
"The Embrace (Shunga Study), " Mixed Media Collage

"The Embrace (Shunga Study), " Mixed Media Collage

By Michael Thompson

Located in Chicago, IL

Based in Chicago, IL, contemporary artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites, collages and mixed media works assembled from material fragments of past and present collected in his...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Paper, Ink

Fruition, Abstract Oil Painting
Fruition, Abstract Oil Painting

Fruition, Abstract Oil Painting

By Shyun Song

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"Amid the autumn season, I revisit the natural stages from sprouting to maturing and the long waiting in between," says artist Shyun Song. The yellow-green, s...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Teal Cup and Aqua Jar, Oil Painting
Teal Cup and Aqua Jar, Oil Painting

Teal Cup and Aqua Jar, Oil Painting

By Lisa Nielsen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Lisa Nielsen paints a dainty still-life piece of jars and cups. She paints the arrangement in soft cool colors for a relaxed mood. Lisa adds a dramatic...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Blue Angel, Oil Painting
Blue Angel, Oil Painting

Blue Angel, Oil Painting

By Naoko Paluszak

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Part of Naoko's signature series, Who Are These Angels. A diaphanous angel stands quietly in a deep blue landscape. The tonal quality of the painting accentua...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

The Brute Choir, Oil Painting
The Brute Choir, Oil Painting

The Brute Choir, Oil Painting

By Crystal DiPietro

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"This piece is inspired by the difficult traverse of a dramatic, jagged ridgeline," says artist Crystal DiPietro. A high vantage point offers an expansive view of veined mountains. The sun's rays glow golden on one side while cool shadows of purple fall between the deep crevices. "Despite its rugged appearance, the ridge seemed to have a harmonic rhythm."


About the Artist
Many artists work with the landscape, but Crystal DiPietro sees her works as different from most in the genre. "I tend not to see landscapes as soft and pretty, but as rugged, dramatic and colorful." Many of her works depict wild storms and moody sunsets. She spends a lot of time in remote spots and uses layers of color to create her compositions. Her work hovers between a brief impression of a scene and a pure dream. Crystal's landscapes of southern Utah seem to undulate and continuously change. What's interesting, though, is that these mountains and valleys seem to do the same thing in person. In these areas, the view changes constantly throughout the day as the light shifts, throwing shadows of faces, mazes and alien patterns across the cliff faces. Crystal impressively captures what's there, and what seems to be but isn't.


Words that describe this painting: ridge, ridgeline, mountains, desert, southwest, west, western, southwestern, viewpoint, impressionism, sunlight, shadow, oilpaint, landscape, impressionism, landscape, western, oil painting, yellow


The Brute...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

A Window to Wine Country, Oil Painting
A Window to Wine Country, Oil Painting

A Window to Wine Country, Oil Painting

By Lisa Elley

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
In the style of impressionism, artist Lisa Elley displays a classic vineyard with an alluring thick impasto texture. "In all things of nature there is somethi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Mora 3, Original Painting
Mora 3, Original Painting

Mora 3, Original Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Heather Foster displays a calm landscape of Northern New Mexico. Three bulls line up in the center of the grassy field in front of a breathtaking view ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Peaceful Places, Oil Painting
Peaceful Places, Oil Painting

Peaceful Places, Oil Painting

By Gary Leonard

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
A graceful nude surrounded by a glowing abstraction by artist Gary Leonard. The warm composition blends in the soft flowing contours of the figure as she move...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Kaschmir Oriental Rug – Timeless Elegance with Exquisite Vase Motif
Kaschmir Oriental Rug – Timeless Elegance with Exquisite Vase Motif

Kaschmir Oriental Rug – Timeless Elegance with Exquisite Vase Motif

Located in Winterswijk, NL

This oriental rug is classic in the best sense of the word and fits in with any interior style, because oriental rugs are currently experiencing a true renaissance. Oriental rugs are...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Silk

The Dance, Oil Painting
The Dance, Oil Painting

The Dance, Oil Painting

By Gary Leonard

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"This exciting composition features a flowing movement of bright warm colors," says artist Gary Leonard. "The dress brings an abstraction of colors that enhan...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Monet's Muse, Oil Painting
Monet's Muse, Oil Painting

Monet's Muse, Oil Painting

By Lisa Elley

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
"This painting was inspired by the coastal palette of the Mendocino region in California," shares artist Lisa Elley. The soothing cool hues present the scene ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

After the Rain (Piazza Navona), Oil Painting
After the Rain (Piazza Navona), Oil Painting

After the Rain (Piazza Navona), Oil Painting

By Faye Vander Veer

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Faye Vander Veer depicts an afternoon in Piazza, Navona, after a gentle rain. She balances the composition, drawing the viewer in as they move among th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Morning Magic, Oil Painting
Morning Magic, Oil Painting

Morning Magic, Oil Painting

By Onelio Marrero

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
In this sunny impressionist scene, artist Onelio Marrero captures his neighbor, Mark, who is a master in the art of Bonsai. "When spring begins, he goes about...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Untitled, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Untitled, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Ethan Newman

Located in Yardley, PA

This painting is part of a larger series of works all executed over the last year or so. Instead of employing my usual working methods where I continually scrape away and build up th...

Category

2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Hazelnut Trail, Original Painting
Hazelnut Trail, Original Painting

Hazelnut Trail, Original Painting

By Tatiana Iliina

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Tatiana Iliina expresses a solemn woodland at sunrise. "The air is crisp and a cool breeze touches the hardwood trees," narrates Tatiana. The sun slowl...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Rushing Streams, Oil Painting
Rushing Streams, Oil Painting

Rushing Streams, Oil Painting

By Onelio Marrero

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Onelio Marrero paints a magnificent scene of a flowing river stream. Part of his series exploring the terrain and geology of northwest New Jersey. He t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Rows of Lavender, Peach Light Above the Hills, Oil Painting
Rows of Lavender, Peach Light Above the Hills, Oil Painting

Rows of Lavender, Peach Light Above the Hills, Oil Painting

By Elizabeth Garat

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Elizabeth Garat presents an impressionist landscape of lavender fields. The piece recalls a warm day in July during the height of summer. Billowy clouds in pink and blue hues stretch the horizon in a beautiful display of reflected sunlight. She paints on location in the countryside of Provence, France.


About the Artist
Growing up in California and Colorado, Elizabeth spent much of her formative years outdoors. “Exposure to nature early on planted the seed of landscape painting in me,” she says. She enjoyed spending time on her grandfather’s sunny sheep ranch and going to the beach with her grandmother. Her grandmother also would bring her to art galleries in Laguna Beach, where she was first introduced to California Impressionism...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Warm Sand and Beautiful Clouds, Original Painting
Warm Sand and Beautiful Clouds, Original Painting

Warm Sand and Beautiful Clouds, Original Painting

By Joanie Ford

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Joanie Ford depicts a few beachgoers enjoying a relaxing day out by the shore. Clouds provide a cool shadow from the sun's summer heat as a gentle bree...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Justice, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Justice, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Located in Yardley, PA

Abstract Acrylic painting with gestural brushstrokes, evocative marks and personal calligraphy. Metallics create reflective areas. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piec...

Category

2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Yellow Surprise, Painting, Oil on Canvas

Yellow Surprise, Painting, Oil on Canvas

By Ethan Newman

Located in Yardley, PA

This painting is part of a larger series of works all executed over the last year or so. Instead of employing my usual working methods where I continually scrape away and build up th...

Category

2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Coconut Moon, Oil Painting
Coconut Moon, Oil Painting

Coconut Moon, Oil Painting

By Karen E Lewis

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Karen E Lewis creates a view of the full moon, the morning after a lunar eclipse. She paints an ethereal sky with shades of pink and blue that set a co...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

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