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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
"Boy Reflection" oil and resin painting, mirrored portrait atop a Lily Pond
"Boy Reflection" oil and resin painting, mirrored portrait atop a Lily Pond

"Boy Reflection" oil and resin painting, mirrored portrait atop a Lily Pond

By Darius Yektai

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

"Boy Reflection" is an abstract expressionist painting of a boy's reflection onto the surface of a lily pond. An exciting new series out of Darius Yektai’s studio this year, shows r...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Linen, Epoxy Resin, Oil

Noche Transfigurada P-2
Noche Transfigurada P-2

Noche Transfigurada P-2

By Ricardo Mazal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This unframed, signed, limited edition pigment print by world renown artist Ricardo Mazal exists in an edition of 30. The image is printed at full bleed to the edge of the paper. Bo...

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2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

"Shaped Canvas, " Red & Black Shape Oil on Canvas by Peg Fritsch
"Shaped Canvas, " Red & Black Shape Oil on Canvas by Peg Fritsch

"Shaped Canvas, " Red & Black Shape Oil on Canvas by Peg Fritsch

By Peg Fritsch

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Shaped Canvas" is an abstract oil painting created by Peg Fritsch. Fritsch shaped the canvas itself with an abstraction of geometric shapes. There is some damage to the lower right ...

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1960s Abstract More Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Finding the Universe in Oaxaca, When Clouds Meet the Dawn (2/3)
Finding the Universe in Oaxaca, When Clouds Meet the Dawn (2/3)

Finding the Universe in Oaxaca, When Clouds Meet the Dawn (2/3)

By Gary Goldberg

Located in San Francisco, CA

Gary Goldberg Finding the Universe in Oaxaca, When Clouds Meet the Dawn, 2024 Dry wool needle felting 48 x 120 in Edition of 3 One of Gary Goldberg’s photographs from his Finding th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Textile, Felt

Engraved Multi-Colored Mono Prints on Paper Framed
Engraved Multi-Colored Mono Prints on Paper Framed

Engraved Multi-Colored Mono Prints on Paper Framed

Located in New York, NY

Vincent Donato Roselli (b. 1995) is a self-taught artist from Staten Island, NY. Vincent works with a variety of mediums, favoring distorted brushes to manipulate plaster, beeswax, o...

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2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Oil

Bidjar 4 Persian Rug – Timeless Beauty with Intricate Beige Motifs
Bidjar 4 Persian Rug – Timeless Beauty with Intricate Beige Motifs

Bidjar 4 Persian Rug – Timeless Beauty with Intricate Beige Motifs

Located in Winterswijk, NL

This piece of jewellery from southern Persia is hand-knotted from fine, hand-spun highland wool and dyed with natural plant dye. Highland wool is particularly hard-wearing and long-l...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Silk

Bidjar 2 Persian Rug – Striking Design with large checkered Pattern
Bidjar 2 Persian Rug – Striking Design with large checkered Pattern

Bidjar 2 Persian Rug – Striking Design with large checkered Pattern

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

Sarugh Persian Rug – Bold Red Design with an Elegant Beige Border
Sarugh Persian Rug – Bold Red Design with an Elegant Beige Border

Sarugh Persian Rug – Bold Red Design with an Elegant Beige Border

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

Kaschmir 3 Persian Runner – Sophisticated Design with Circular Patter
Kaschmir 3 Persian Runner – Sophisticated Design with Circular Patter

Kaschmir 3 Persian Runner – Sophisticated Design with Circular Patter

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

Kaschmir 2 Persian Rug – Graceful Design with Elegant Floral Patterns
Kaschmir 2 Persian Rug – Graceful Design with Elegant Floral Patterns

Kaschmir 2 Persian Rug – Graceful Design with Elegant Floral Patterns

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Silk

Keschan Persian Rug – Elegant Design with circular Patterns
Keschan Persian Rug – Elegant Design with circular Patterns

Keschan Persian Rug – Elegant Design with circular Patterns

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

BUCHARA 3 Persian Runner – Stunning Design in Rich, Vibrant Red
BUCHARA 3 Persian Runner – Stunning Design in Rich, Vibrant Red

BUCHARA 3 Persian Runner – Stunning Design in Rich, Vibrant Red

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Silk

BUCHARA 2 Persian Rug – Luxurious Design with Intricate Geometric Patterns
BUCHARA 2 Persian Rug – Luxurious Design with Intricate Geometric Patterns

BUCHARA 2 Persian Rug – Luxurious Design with Intricate Geometric Patterns

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Silk

“Post Japan 3 / Osaka” abstract geometric painting, yellow, red, bold pattern
“Post Japan 3 / Osaka” abstract geometric painting, yellow, red, bold pattern

“Post Japan 3 / Osaka” abstract geometric painting, yellow, red, bold pattern

By Gene Johnson

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

A contemporary painting by NYC-based painter, Gene Johnson. Signed on verso: [ "Post Japan 3 Osaka" (Yellow) Acrylic on canvas 2024 47 1/2 x 34 3/4" Gene Johnson ] Artist Bio Gen...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Large, sculptural studio pottery vessel by Robert Sperry
Large, sculptural studio pottery vessel by Robert Sperry

Large, sculptural studio pottery vessel by Robert Sperry

By Robert Sperry

Located in Colfax, CA

A large bulbous horned vase formed studio pottery vessel by American ceramicist Robert Sperry. Sperry is an important figure in the American studio craft movement. He was born in Bu...

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1960s Abstract More Art

Materials

Stoneware

Bhutan Abstraction PF-1 and PF-2
Bhutan Abstraction PF-1 and PF-2

Bhutan Abstraction PF-1 and PF-2

By Ricardo Mazal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This unframed, signed, limited edition pigment print by world renown artist Ricardo Mazal exists in an edition of 30. The image is printed at full bleed to the edge of the paper. Bo...

Category

2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Great Dune

Great Dune

By Paul Dempsey

Located in East Hampton, NY

Snow Fence on Dunes in the Hamptons Black & White Photography Printed to order edition of 10 Dye Sublimation Print on Metal 16x24 on metal - 20x30 on metal - Title: Great Dune Year:...

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2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Metal

"Asanoha Landscape, " Mixed Media Mosaic
"Asanoha Landscape, " Mixed Media Mosaic

"Asanoha Landscape, " Mixed Media Mosaic

By Toyoharu Kii 1

Located in Chicago, IL

Monochromatic, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technical art of mosaic making. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Marble

Tumblers

Tumblers

By Paul Dempsey

Located in East Hampton, NY

Photograph of ice 30"x20" 36"x24" 10 day turnaround About the artist: A computer programmer and Webmaster by trade, Paul describes himself as a fine art photographer and a “digita...

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2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Photographic Paper

Blue Damask - 16”x16”, Abstract Painting, Textured Pattern, Blue, White
Blue Damask - 16”x16”, Abstract Painting, Textured Pattern, Blue, White

Blue Damask - 16”x16”, Abstract Painting, Textured Pattern, Blue, White

By Andrea Stajan-Ferkul

Located in Mississauga, Ontario

This highly detailed artwork seamlessly blends acrylic, pencil and colour pencil in a freeform style, maintaining a delicate balance between expressiveness and refinement. The distre...

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2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Pencil, Color Pencil

Bhutan Abstraction PF-1

Bhutan Abstraction PF-1

By Ricardo Mazal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This unframed, signed, limited edition pigment print by world renown artist Ricardo Mazal exists in an edition of 30. The image is printed at full bleed to the edge of the paper. Bo...

Category

2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Bhutan Abstraction PF-2
Bhutan Abstraction PF-2

Bhutan Abstraction PF-2

By Ricardo Mazal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This unframed, signed, limited edition pigment print by world renown artist Ricardo Mazal exists in an edition of 30. The image is printed at full bleed to the edge of the paper. Bo...

Category

2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Unitled
Unitled

Unitled

Located in New York, NY

Gouache on paper. Signed in pencil, lower right corner.

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1960s Abstract More Art

Materials

Gouache, Paper

Cups - Screen Print by Tito Stefanoni - 1972

Cups - Screen Print by Tito Stefanoni - 1972

Located in Roma, IT

Cups is an original screen print on aluminum realized by Tito Stefanoni in 1972. Signed lower right. Edition of 2100. Specimen no. 302 (as marked on rear) The artwork is depicted...

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1970s Abstract More Art

Materials

Screen

Be@rbrick x Warhol and Basquiat Estates 400% and 100%
Be@rbrick x Warhol and Basquiat Estates 400% and 100%

Be@rbrick x Warhol and Basquiat Estates 400% and 100%

By Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Bearbrick and Andy Warhol Foundation and Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat Vinyl Figures: Set of two (400% & 100%) A unique, timeless collectible trademarked & licensed by the Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat & Andy Warhol. The partnered collectible reveals details from Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol's 'New Flame' painting wrapping the figure in its entirety. Housed in a unique Warhol, Basquiat collector's box. Sold out; highly collectible. Medium: Vinyl Figure. Year: 2021. Set of two figurines...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Resin, Vinyl

Abstract more art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Abstract more art available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add more art created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of blue, purple, orange, red and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Onelio Marrero, Nicky Marais , Andrea Stajan-Ferkul, and Janet Dyer. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Oil Paint and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Abstract more art, so small editions measuring 1.38 inches across are also available. Prices for more art made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $11 and tops out at $98,000, while the average work sells for $1,281.