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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
Nick Thomm - AFTER DARK (ORANGE)

Nick Thomm - AFTER DARK (ORANGE)

Located in FITZROY, VIC

Nick Thomm 'After Dark' (Orange) 69cm x 92cm (27"×36″) Limited Edition of 125 Hand Signed and Numbered #104 Archival Pigment Print on Hahnemühle 308gsm Fine Art Paper. Condition: N...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Archival Ink, Giclée, Archival Pigment

"Rampage, " Mixed Media Mosaic
"Rampage, " Mixed Media Mosaic

"Rampage, " Mixed Media Mosaic

Located in Chicago, IL

Intricate, ethereal and highly textured, the abstract compositions of Japanese mosaic artist Toyoharu Kii reflect a sophisticated approach to the technica...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Marble

"Ikebana, " Mixed Media Kite
"Ikebana, " Mixed Media Kite

"Ikebana, " Mixed Media Kite

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 travels. His ongoing series of large-scale kites bridge the gap between flat art and sculpture, each crafted of split bamboo frames covered with stretched muslin and a collage of vintage ephemera – including kimonos, obis, paintings, scrolls, drawings, metal leaf, bleeding paper, book pages, or anything with a story to tell. In this bamboo kite entitled “Ikebana,” Thompson beautifully layers darkly saturated fragments atop pages of found text. A repurposed calligraphy scroll panels the left side, brushed with black ink with full flower blossoms and leafy foliage, while delicate pine branches grow upwards from the bottom. Vintage Japanese block prints...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Wood

"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

Framed Mixed Media Colorful Portait Painting: The Witness
Framed Mixed Media Colorful Portait Painting: The Witness

Framed Mixed Media Colorful Portait Painting: The Witness

Located in New York, NY

As a multidisciplinary artist, Jenny Flexner Reinhardt explores a range of mediums, including painting, sculpture, collage, and mixed-media. Her art delves into the complexities of m...

Category

2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Mixed Media

Untitled

Untitled

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Horse hair and cotton Dutch artist Marian Bijlenga's work has exhibited and received awards at venues worldwide. Rather than drawing on paper, Bijlenga draws in space, using textile...

Category

Early 2000s Abstract More Art

Materials

Cotton, Mixed Media

Dogwood Canopy 2

Dogwood Canopy 2

By Jeri Eisenberg

Located in Westport, CT

Jeri Eisenberg creates nature inspired works in single panels, diptychs and triptychs. Her soft colored photographic pieces are created using non-traditional and alternative photo-ba...

Category

2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Photographic Film, Encaustic, Handmade Paper

Goddess 4
Goddess 4

Goddess 4

By Gary Mankus

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This unframed, signed, limited edition pigment print by artist Gary Mankus exists in an edition of 40. Paper size is 37"h x 35"w with an image size of 29"h x 29"w. Gary Mankus was b...

Category

2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Cotton, Digital, Pigment, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

L26
L26

L26

By Hans Hartung

Located in New York, NY

Color lithograph on Rives BFK wove paper, 1957. Signed by the artist in pencil, lower right margin, and numbered 96/100 in pencil, lower left margin. Published by Hedwig Marbach, B...

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1950s Abstract More Art

Materials

Lithograph, Color

Close to Heart 2 - Wood sculpture by Zlata Kornilova
Close to Heart 2 - Wood sculpture by Zlata Kornilova

Close to Heart 2 - Wood sculpture by Zlata Kornilova

Located in Paris, FR

Sculpture Close to Heart 2 Limited edition of 12 Mediums: old pine, steel, acrylic hand painted, oil CLOSE TO HEART - Collection Working on the series I used a “wood with history”...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Steel

"Study in Red, " Mixed Media on Canvas
"Study in Red, " Mixed Media on Canvas

"Study in Red, " Mixed Media on Canvas

By Michael Thompson

Located in Chicago, IL

Chicago-based artist Michael Thompson creates unique compositions of abstract painted elements and a collage of vintage Asian ephemera—including fragments of fabric, scrolls, drawings, and books collected during his travels. In a departure from his split bamboo kite series, this work on stretched canvas entitled "Study in Red" layers textured paper and silken fragments within a rosy...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Wood, Rice Paper, Canvas, Silk, Acrylic

"Red Rust Jacket, " Steel Sculpture
"Red Rust Jacket, " Steel Sculpture

"Red Rust Jacket, " Steel Sculpture

By Gordon Chandler

Located in Chicago, IL

Upon discovering a weathered steel drum that had been warped to resemble the sleeve of a garment, artist Gordon Chandler was inspired to embark on a series of kimono sculptures forme...

Category

2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Steel

"Bamboo Sunset (Persimmon), " Mixed Media Kite
"Bamboo Sunset (Persimmon), " Mixed Media Kite

"Bamboo Sunset (Persimmon), " Mixed Media Kite

By Michael Thompson

Located in Chicago, IL

Chicago-based artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites crafted from split bamboo frames covered with stretched muslin and a collage of vintage Asian ephemera - including fragment...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Muslin, Wood, Paper

Vortex Engravings: 4 Limited Edition Plates in box (COA signed by Frank Stella)
Vortex Engravings: 4 Limited Edition Plates in box (COA signed by Frank Stella)

Vortex Engravings: 4 Limited Edition Plates in box (COA signed by Frank Stella)

By Frank Stella

Located in New York, NY

Frank Stella Vortex Engravings #5 - 8: Gift Box of Four Limited Edition Porcelain Plates with COA hand signed by Frank Stella and David Mirvish, 2000 Suite of four (4) Fine Bone Chin...

Category

Early 2000s Abstract More Art

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Mixed Media, Screen

Junonia, Hand Blown Murano Glass Vase, Multicolor
Junonia, Hand Blown Murano Glass Vase, Multicolor

Junonia, Hand Blown Murano Glass Vase, Multicolor

Located in Miami, FL

The JUNONIA vase is a creation by the renowned Venetian glass master Afro Celotto. The dimensions of this artwork are 18.25" x 9" x 4.5". Every vase is hand signed at the bottom by...

Category

2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

"Wild Thing"; an Abstract Acrylic Painting with Vibrant Reds, Oranges and Blues
"Wild Thing"; an Abstract Acrylic Painting with Vibrant Reds, Oranges and Blues

"Wild Thing"; an Abstract Acrylic Painting with Vibrant Reds, Oranges and Blues

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

This abstract acrylic painting on canvas by Doug Bauer uses bright, vibrant hues in combination with neutrals that create a work both stimulating and calming simultaneously. The red ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract More Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

REST EASY, Freestyle Resin Art, Unique Piece, handmade
REST EASY, Freestyle Resin Art, Unique Piece, handmade

REST EASY, Freestyle Resin Art, Unique Piece, handmade

Located in München, BY

Unique Piece handmade Resin and Pigments on Wood As a self-taught artist, he uses the unique expression of resin materials to create fascinating works of art. Daniel combines variou...

Category

2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Resin, Epoxy Resin, Wood

Till It's Time to Go No. 3

Till It's Time to Go No. 3

By Jeri Eisenberg

Located in Westport, CT

Jeri Eisenberg creates nature inspired works in single panels, diptychs and triptychs. Her soft colored photographic pieces are created using non-traditional and alternative photo-ba...

Category

2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Photographic Film, Encaustic, Handmade Paper

Paradigm Blue
Paradigm Blue

Paradigm Blue

By Brad Ellis

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This unframed, signed, limited edition pigment print by artist Brad Ellis exists in an edition of 30. Paper size is 30"h x 24"w with an image size of 24"h x 19"w. Brad Ellis is a Da...

Category

2010s Abstract More Art

Materials

Cotton, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment, Digital...

Dancing - Colorful Thick Textured Raised Impasto Original Colorful Painting
Dancing - Colorful Thick Textured Raised Impasto Original Colorful Painting

Dancing - Colorful Thick Textured Raised Impasto Original Colorful 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 More Art

Materials

Canvas, Glitter, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Rainbow Shake Diptych

Rainbow Shake Diptych

By Ned Evans

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This acrylic on canvas painting is about light, shadows and refractions. Evan's explores sunlight through vapors with this painting. A master of texture and mediums, Evans effortless...

Category

Early 2000s Abstract More Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Monograph: Philip Guston (Hand signed, inscribed and dated to a major collector)
Monograph: Philip Guston (Hand signed, inscribed and dated to a major collector)

Monograph: Philip Guston (Hand signed, inscribed and dated to a major collector)

By Philip Guston

Located in New York, NY

Philip Guston Monograph: Philip Guston (Hand signed and inscribed to major collector by Philip Guston), 1980 Softback monograph (hand signed, inscribed and dated by Philip Guston to Mary Keesling) Warmly signed and inscribed by Philip Guston to Mary Keesling on the title page 10 1/4 × 9 × 3/4 inches If you're reading this description, then we hardly need to tell you, dear collector and Guston enthusiast, that autographed books...

Category

1980s Abstract More Art

Materials

Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset

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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.