Abstract Paintings
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
Artist: Giorgio Lo Fermo
Artist: Guégan Marielle
The Orange Floor - Oil on Canvas by G. Lo Fermo - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
The Orange Floor is an original contemporary artwork realized by the Italian artist Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2020.
Original oil painting on canvas.
Hand-signed and dated overleaf: G.Lo...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Mixed Colors Composition - Mixed Media by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Mixed Colors Composition is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo (b. 1947) in 2020.
Mixed media in tempera and watercolor on paper
Hand- signed and dated by the artist ...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Tempera, Watercolor
Blue Reticulum - Oil Paint by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2019
Located in Roma, IT
Blue Reticulum is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo (b. 1947) in 2019.
Oil on canvas.
Hand signed by the artist on the back.
Perfect conditions.
Blue Reticulum is ...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Expression - Oil and oil pastel by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2019
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Expressionism is an original contemporary artwork realized by the Italian artist Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2019.
Original mixed media on plywood (oil pastel and oil painting).
...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Plywood, Oil, Oil Pastel
The Orange Inspiration - Mixed Media on Paper by G. Lo Fermo - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Geometrical Abstract Composition is an original contemporary artwork realized by the Italian artist Giorgio Lo Fermo (Messina, 1947) in 2020.
Mixed Media on Paper.
Hand-signed on ...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Hommage to Burri - Oil On Canvas by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2022
Located in Roma, IT
Hommage to Burri is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo (b. 1947) in 2022
Original Oil Painting on Canvas
Hand-signed, titled and dated on the back of the canvas.
Goo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Great Blue Shape - Oil Painting by G. Lo Fermo - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
The Great Blue Shape is an original contemporary artwork realized by the Italian artist Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2020.
Original oil painting on canvas.
Hand-signed and dated on the bac...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Five Shapes - Oil Painting by G. Lo Fermo - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Five Shapes is an original artwork realized by the Italian contemporary artist Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2018.
Original oil painting on canvas.
Hand signed and dated by the artist on th...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Red Composition with Circles - Oil On Canvas by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Red Composition with Circles is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo (b. 1947) in 2020.
Original Oil Painting on Canvas.
Hand-signed, titled and dated on the back of th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lattice -Oil On Canvas by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2022
Located in Roma, IT
Lattice is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo (b. 1947) in 2022.
Original Oil Painting on Canvas.
Hand signed, titled and dated on the back of the canvas.
Original t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Lattice ( 2 ) - Oil On Canvas by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2022
Located in Roma, IT
Lattice 2 is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo (b. 1947) in 2021.
Original Oil Painting on Canvas.
Hand-signed, titled and dated on the back of the canvas.
Original...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hommage to Futurballa - Oil On Canvas by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2022
Located in Roma, IT
Hommage to Futurballa is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo (b. 1947) in 2022.
Original Oil Painting on Canvas.
Hand-signed, titled and dated on the back of the canva...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Hommage to Futurballa - Oil On Canvas by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2022
Located in Roma, IT
Hommage to Futurballa is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo (b. 1947) in 2022.
Original Oil Painting on Canvas.
Hand signed and dated on the lower right margin.
Hand...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Geometrical Abstract Composition - Mixed Media on Paper by G. Lo Fermo - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Geometrical Abstract Composition is an original contemporary artwork realized by the Italian artist Giorgio Lo Fermo (Messina, 1947) in 2020.
Mixed Media on Paper.
Hand-signed on t...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Homage to Arshile Gorky - Oil on Canvas by G. Lo Fermo - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Homage to Arshile Gorky is an original contemporary artwork realized by the Italian artist Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2020.
Original oil painting on canvas.
Hand-signed and dated on the ...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Extroversion on Orange - Enamel on Canvas by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2016
Located in Roma, IT
Estroflessione su arancione is an original enamel painting on canvas, realized in 2016 by the Italian artist Giorgio Lo Fermo.
Hand-signed and dated on the back " G. Lo Fermo / anno...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Abstract Composition -Original Tempera and Watercolor by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Composition is an original drawing in Tempera and Watercolor on paper realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2020.
Good Conditions.
The Artwork is Depicted through strong strokes...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Tempera, Watercolor
Abstract Composition -Original Tempera and Watercolor by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Composition is an original drawing in Tempera and Watercolor on paper realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2020.
Good Conditions.
The Artwork is Depicted through strong strokes...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Tempera, Watercolor
Blue Abstract Composition - Oil On Canvas by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2021
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Expressionism is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo (b. 1947) in 2021.
Original Oil Painting on Canvas.
Hand-signed, titled and dated on the back of the canv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Geometric Grid - Oil On Canvas by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2019
Located in Roma, IT
Geometric Grid is an original oil on canvas on canvas realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2019.
Hand-signed and dated by the artist on the back.
The artwork represents an abstract co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Puzzle - Oil Painting 2019 by Giorgio Lo Fermo
Located in Roma, IT
Puzzle is an original oil on canvas on canvas realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2019
Hand-signed and dated by the artist on the back.
The artwork represents an abstract composition ...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Informal Painting - Oil Painting 2014 by Giorgio Lo Fermo
Located in Roma, IT
Informal Painting is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2014.
Oil on canvas.
This contemporary artwork was realized in 2014 and represents an abstract composition...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abstract Composition - Oil On Canvas by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2021
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Composition is an original Contemporary artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo (b. 1947) in 2021.
Original Oil Painting.
Hand-signed, titled and dated on the back of the can...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Expression - Oil Painting 1998 by Giorgio Lo Fermo
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Expression is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo in 1998.
Oil on canvas applied on hardboard.
This contemporary artwork is a beautiful example of an abstract...
Category
1990s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abstract Expression - Oil Painting 2019 by Giorgio Lo Fermo
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Expressionism is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2019.
Original colored oil on canvas.
Hand-signed and dated on the back.
Abstract Expressionism is a ...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abstract Composition - Oil On Canvas by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2020s
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract expression is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo (b. 1947) in the 2021
Original Oil Painting on Canvas.
Hand-signed, titled and dated on the back of the ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Composition -Original Tempera and Watercolor by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2021
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Composition is an original drawing in Tempera and Watercolor on paper realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2021.
Good Conditions.
The Artwork is Depicted through strong strokes...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Tempera, Watercolor
Abstract Composition -Original Tempera and Watercolor by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Composition is an original drawing in Tempera and Watercolor on paper realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo.
Good Conditions.
The Artwork is Depicted through strong strokes in a we...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Tempera, Watercolor
Abstract Composition -Original Tempera and Watercolor by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2021
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Composition is an original drawing in Tempera and Watercolor on paper realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2021.
Good Conditions.
The Artwork is Depicted through strong strokes...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Tempera, Watercolor
Abstract Composition -Tempera and Watercolor by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2021
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Composition is an drawing in Tempera and Watercolor on paper realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo 2021.
Good Conditions.
The Artwork is Depicted through strong strokes in a well-...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Tempera, Watercolor
Saracen Head - Oil Painting 2013 by Giorgio Lo Fermo
Located in Roma, IT
Saracen Head is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2013.
Oil on canvas.
This contemporary painting represents an abstract composition. The scene is characterized b...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abstract Expression - Oil On Canvas by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Expression is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo (b. 1947) in 2020.
Original Oil Painting on Canvas.
Hand-signed, titled and dated on the back of the canvas....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Composition - Oil On Canvas by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2020s
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Expression is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo (b. 1947) in 2021.
Original Oil Painting on Canvas.
Hand-signed, titled and dated on the back of the canvas....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fantasy - Oil Painting 2010 by Giorgio Lo Fermo
Located in Roma, IT
Fantasy is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2010.
Oil on canvas. Hand signed and dated by the artist on lower left.
This contemporary artwork is a very colorful...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled - Abstract Expression - Oil Painting 2004
Located in Roma, IT
Untitled - Abstract Expression is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2004. Oil on canvas; hand signed and dated by the artist on t...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Geometrical Abstract Composition - Mixed Media on Paper - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Geometrical Abstract Composition is an original contemporary artwork realized by the Italian artist Giorgio Lo Fermo (Messina, 1947) in 2020.
Mixed Media on Paper.
Hand-signed on t...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Homage To Alfred Manessier - Oil Painting 2011 by Giorgio Lo Fermo
Located in Roma, IT
Homage To Manessier is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2011.
Mixed technique (oil on canvas on masonite)
This interesting contemporary artwork shows an explosio...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Untitled - Abstract Expression - Oil Painting 2016
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Expressionism is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2016. Oil on canvas applied on plywood; hand signed by the artist on the lower left margin. Frame includ...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Rational Abstractionism - Oil Painting 2012 by Giorgio Lo Fermo
Located in Roma, IT
Rational Abstractionism is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2012.
Oil on canvas on plywood. Hand signed on lower left.
This contemporary artwork represents an a...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Abstract Expression - Oil Painting 2012 by Giorgio Lo Fermo
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Expressionism is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2012.
Oil on hardboard. Hand signed on lower left.
This contemporary abstract composition was realize...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Reticolo I - Oil On Canvas by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2021
Located in Roma, IT
Reticolo I is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo (b. 1947) in 2021.
Original Oil Painting on Canvas.
Hand-signed and dated by the artist on the back: G. Lo Fermo 21.
...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Blue Expressionism - Oil On Canvas by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2008
Located in Roma, IT
Blue Expressionism is an artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo (b. 1947) in 2008.
Original Oil Painting on Canvas applied on Plywood.
Hand-signed and dated by the artist on the lowe...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
The Bridge - Oil On Canvas by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2008
Located in Roma, IT
The Bridge is an artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo (b. 1947) in 2008.
Original Oil Painting on Canvas applied on Plywood.
Hand-signed on the lower left margin: G. Lo Fermo.
Ve...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Plywood
Reticolo - Oil On Canvas by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2021
Located in Roma, IT
Reticolo is an artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo (b. 1947) in 2021.
Original Oil Painting on Canvas.
Hand-signed, titled and dated by the artist on the back: G. Lo Fermo 21 Reti...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Informal - Oil On Canvas by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2008
Located in Roma, IT
Informal is an artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo (b. 1947) in 2008.
Original Oil Painting on Canvas applied on Plywood.
Hand-signed by the artist on the lower left margin: G.Lo...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Plywood
Abstract Shape - Oil On Canvas by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2021
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Shape is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo (b. 1947) in 2021.
Original Oil Painting on Canvas.
Hand-signed and dated by the artist on the lower right margin...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Circular Lines - Mixed Media by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2010
Located in Roma, IT
Circular Lines is an original contemporary artwork realized by the Italian artist Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2010.
Original Mixed media, oil tempera and white lead, on canvas.
Hand-sign...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media
Reticolo - Oil On Canvas by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2021
Located in Roma, IT
Reticolo is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo (b. 1947) in 2021.
Original Oil Painting on Canvas.
Hand-signed and dated by the artist on the lower left margin: G. Lo...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Blue Lines - Mixed Media by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Blue Lines is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo (b. 1947) in 2020.
Mixed media in tempera and watercolor on paper
Hand-signed and dated by the artist on the lower ri...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Tempera, Watercolor, Paper
Orange Composition - Oil paint by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2012
Located in Roma, IT
Orange Composition is an original contemporary artwork realized by the Italian artist Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2012.
Original Oil painting on canvas glued on plywood.
Hand-signed and d...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Composition - Oil Paint by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Composition is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo (b. 1947) in 2020.
Oil on canvas.
Hand signed by the artist on the back. Hand signed on the lower right cor...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Minimalism - Oil painting on Canvas by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Minimalism is an original contemporary artwork realized by the Italian artist Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2020.
Original oil painting on canvas.
Hand-signed and dated on the back by the ...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Untitled Composition - Oil on Canvas by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Mixed Colors is an original artwork realized by Giorgio Lo Fermo (b. 1947) in 2020.
Oil on canvas.
Hand signed and dated by the artist on the back.
Perfect conditions.
Mixed Colo...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Orange and Black Composition - Oil paint by Giorgio Lo Fermo - 2012
Located in Roma, IT
Orange and Black Composition is an original contemporary artwork realized by the Italian artist Giorgio Lo Fermo in 2012.
Original Oil painting on plywood.
Hand-signed and dated o...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pink Shadow - Oil on Canvas by G. Lo Fermo - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Pink Shadow is an original contemporary artwork realized by the Italian artist Giorgio Lo Fermo (Messina, 1947) in 2020.
Original oil painting on canvas.
Hand-signed overleaf: olio...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Acid Composition - Oil Painting by G. Lo Fermo - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Acid Composition is an original contemporary artwork realized by the Italian artist Giorgio Lo Fermo (Messina, 1947) in 2020.
Original oil painting on canvas.
Hand-signed overleaf:...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Geometrical Abstract Composition - Mixed Media on Paper by G. Lo Fermo - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Geometrical Abstract Composition is an original contemporary artwork realized by the Italian artist Giorgio Lo Fermo (Messina, 1947) in 2020.
Mixed Media on Paper.
Hand-signed on t...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Geometrical Abstract Composition - Mixed Media on Paper by G. Lo Fermo - 2020
Located in Roma, IT
Geometrical Abstract Composition is an original contemporary artwork realized by the Italian artist Giorgio Lo Fermo (Messina, 1947) in 2020.
Mixed Media on Paper.
Hand-signed on t...
Category
2010s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
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