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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Saint Limited Edition Fine Art Print, Abstract Digital Color
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
Fine art print, limited edition of 15.
Color, Digital
French Contemporary Art by Jean-Claude Byandb - Fougères Série Dénature
Located in Paris, IDF
Photography on paper
Handmade Paper
$1,452
After Brassaï, Black and White, 1930s, Photographic Heliogravure Print, Framed
By Brassaï
Located in Barcelona, ES
Embark on a journey through the nocturnal streets of "Paris de Nuit" with this exclusive rare heliogravure test print by Brassai. Prior to the publication of his iconic book, this ...
Paper
$390Sale Price|72% Off
White Books Photography Fine Art Print Limited Edition
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
The item White Books could be also delivered framed. I like the color, the quietness of the situation when I took the picture. Edition of 15, signed by the...
Photographic Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment
$6,390
Enlighten 1 - Signed limited edition abstract pigment print, Large Format black
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Enlighten 1 - Large scale photograph by Michael Banks -Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo RAG Baryta 315 gsm ) Limited Editions of 5 , signed + number...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Pigment, Archival Pigment, Di...
French Contemporary Photo by Olivier Attar - Neptune
Located in Paris, IDF
Subligraphy (CHROMALUX) on aluminium 120 x 80 cm - 47,2 x 31,5 in = $2800 Ed.1/15 Possibility of frame with additional costs
Mixed Media, Digital
French Contemporary Photo by Olivier Attar - Cell
Located in Paris, IDF
Subligraphy (CHROMALUX) on aluminium 80 x 120 cm - 31,5 x 47,5 in = $2,800 Ed.1/15 Possibility of frame with additional costs
Mixed Media, Digital
$1,045Sale Price|25% Off
Framed Limited Edition Letters Abstract Print on Photographic Paper
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
Picture done during a city walk, evoking intensity, could be interesting in a modern interior. This one is framed. Limited edition of 50.
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
$10,200
Eugene 6 - Floral landscape white dominant contemporary abstract color photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
Photographic Paper
$7,300
Eugene 8- Floral landscape white dominant contemporary abstract color photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
Photographic Paper
$3,200
On the edge of nothingness, n17, Abstract Landscape Photography, 24x36 Inches
By Hatice Besun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
On the edge of nothingness / n°17/ Photograph Creator: Hatice Besun Creation year: 2024 Dimension: 24 x 36" External Dimension( with white border) : Height: 25.6 in.( 65.02 cm) Wid...
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée, Archival Pigment
$5,500
Vintage NYC Lamp Post Colorful Banners Print with Glowing Sky, 20th Century Art
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage New York City Lamp Post at Sunset. The work is signed, dated, and numbered 4/15 in the lower right recto corner, with other sizes available. It is unframed and printed later...
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
$910Sale Price|20% Off
Life Path Fine Art Print, Abstract, Signed, Limited Edition of 15
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
The picture was done spontaneously, during a September day, evoking the question"where I am going". Fine Art Print, limited edition of 15, signed by the author.
Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
$3,253
Water element 3 - Signed limited edition abstract pigment print, sun reflections
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Large scale photograph by Michael Banks - Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo RAG Baryta 315 gsm ) Water element 3 - Limited Editions of 5 , signed + nu...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Pigment, Archival Pigment, Di...
$641Sale Price|31% Off
Maybe 'Tugendhat' Abstract Photography Print, Signed, 21st Century
Located in Slovak Republic, SK
Photography, fine art print. Reminiscence on the Onyx Wall at the Villa Tugendhat. Done somewhere in Slovakia. Could be delivered im different sizes. SalamonArt certificate will be d...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color
$11,082
Gold and Black Palm trees shadows with Gold Leaf background on Glass, Framed
By Valda Bailey
Located in London, GB
Golden hues mingle with palm silhouettes, crafting a serene tropical escape... Palm leaves create a mysterious interplay of light and shadow over a textured golden backdrop… A sympho...
Gold, Gold Leaf
Atlantic Wave
By Paul Dempsey
Located in East Hampton, NY
Dye Sublimation Print on metal - 40x60 - 20x30 - can also do as 20"x40" About the artist: A computer programmer and Webmaster by trade, Paul describes himself as a fine art photographer and a “digital manipulator.” His keen vision captures ordinary details from daily life and transforms them into images of beauty and wit, filled with contrasting shapes and effects. Paul’s current series of abstract work focuses on macro images of nature combined with additional exposures of ice, snow, sand, and sky. These futuristic scenes, inspired by the writings of Kurt Vonnegut...
Metal
$1,254Sale Price|20% Off
Sundance - Mountain Skiing Black & White Art Photography
Located in Zürich, CH
Hailing from the picturesque city of Zaragoza, nestled near the Pyrenees, Carlos Blanchard's journey into the realm of photography was influenced by the rich tapestry of his upbringi...
Black and White
$8,800
Eugene 6 - Floral landscape white dominant contemporary abstract color photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
Photographic Paper
$2,323
Adagio 2- Signed limited edition abstract pink orange square print, Contemporary
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Adagio 2 - Limited edition pigment print of 5 This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo RAG Baryta 315 gsm ). The inks used are known for their longe...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Archival Pigment, Digital Pig...
$1,254Sale Price|20% Off
Snowdance - Mountain Snowboarding Black & White Art Photography
Located in Zürich, CH
Hailing from the picturesque city of Zaragoza, nestled near the Pyrenees, Carlos Blanchard's journey into the realm of photography was influenced by the rich tapestry of his upbringi...
Black and White
$6,390
Flowing 2 - Signed limited edition abstract pigment print, brown, contemporary
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Flowing 2 - Large scale photograph by Michael Banks -Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo RAG Baryta 315 gsm ) Limited Editi...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Pigment, Archival Pigment, Di...
$1,254Sale Price|20% Off
Land I - Landscape Art Photography
Located in Zürich, CH
Hailing from the picturesque city of Zaragoza, nestled near the Pyrenees, Carlos Blanchard's journey into the realm of photography was influenced by the rich tapestry of his upbringi...
Black and White
Isamu Noguchi, Archive Image of Sculpture, 1955, Photograph, Framed
Located in Barcelona, ES
Archive Photography of Isamu Noguchi sculpture. Printed, circa 1970. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. The photog...
Paper
$1,254Sale Price|20% Off
Land VII - Landscape Art Photography
Located in Zürich, CH
Hailing from the picturesque city of Zaragoza, nestled near the Pyrenees, Carlos Blanchard's journey into the realm of photography was influenced by the rich tapestry of his upbringi...
Color
$610
French Contemporary Art by Jean-Claude Byandb - Noir/ Blanc Meta Graphic 01
Located in Paris, IDF
Photography on paper
Handmade Paper
$9,650
Changing Moods 2- Floral landscape orange color contemporary abstract photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
Photographic Paper
$3,485
Dance 2 - Signed limited edition abstract pigment print, Contemporary square
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Dance 2 - Limited edition pigment print of 5 This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo RAG Baryta 315 gsm ). The inks used are known for their longe...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment, D...
$2,323
Dance 1 - Signed limited edition abstract pigment print, Contemporary, Square
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Dance 1 - Limited edition pigment print of 5 This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo RAG Baryta 315 gsm ). The inks used are known for their longe...
Archival Paper, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment, Photographic Paper, B...
$2,323
Dan 1 -Signed limited edition abstract pigment print, Contemporary square photo
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Dan 1 - Limited edition pigment print of 5 This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo RAG Baryta 315 gsm ). The inks used are known for their longevi...
Archival Paper, Color, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment
Golden Girl 2 - Signed limited edition pigment print, Gold light, Ambiance
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Golden Girl 2- Large scale photograph by Michael Banks Limited Editions of 5 , signed + numbered by artist, with certificate of authenticity This print that is being offered is a...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital, Pigment, Archival Pi...
Remedy (June School)
By Wendy Small
Located in New York, NY
40"x32" photogram Wendy Small’s “Remedy” photograms are made by collecting leaves, weeds, or flowers from a specific place (indicated in the title) and placing those leaves directly ...
Photogram
French Contemporary Art by Jean-Claude Byandb - Ar(T)cheology 002 Brown
Located in Paris, IDF
Photography on paper
Handmade Paper
Porthole #4
By Jami Goldman
Located in New York, NY
Ed. of 15 Dye infused aluminum photograph Series: Portholes, abstract realism Jami Goldman is an American fine art photographer, with over 30 years experience behind the lens. She...
Metal
$610
French Contemporary Art by Jean-Claude Byandb - Langages Meta Graphic 01
Located in Paris, IDF
Photography on paper
Handmade Paper
$6,041
Boat 3 - Signed limited edition abstract pigment print, Large seaside blue photo
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Boat 3 - Large scale photograph by Michael Banks Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo RAG Baryta 315 gsm ) Limited Editions of 5 , signed + numbered by...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital, Pigment, Archival Pi...
Red, Into the Light, Abstract Photography Giclee Print, 1/20, 2021
By Hatice Besun
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Red" Into the Light, Abstract Photography, Giclee Print, Numbered 1/20 Creator: Hatice Besun Creation year: 2021 Dimension: 24 x 16” External Dimension( with white border) : Height...
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Giclée, Archival Pigment
$9,650
Changing Moods grey- Floral landscape grey color contemporary abstract photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
Photographic Paper
$6,041
Architectonic 1- Signed limited edition contemporary print, Oversize, Black city
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Architectonic 1 - Limited edition pigment print - Limited Editions of 5 Signed + numbered by artist, with certificate of authenticity This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber ...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, Pigment, Archival P...
$2,904
the Girl 3 - Signed limited edition contemporary art print, Oversize, dark brown
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
The Girl 3 - Large scale photograph by Michael Banks Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo RAG Baryta 315 gsm ) Limited Editions of 5 , signed + numbered ...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital, Pigment, Archival Pi...
30x30in. Aerial Photography of Earth, Land, Sea - SB 07
By MAE Curates
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a new series of photography of land art depicting Earth and its land forms taken from the air. This series of aerial photography captures Earth's beauty taken in remote lands...
C Print
Man Watching Sunrise, Hangzhou, China
Located in New York City, NY
David Burdeny Man Watching Sunrise, Hangzhou, China, 2011 Archival Pigment Print Signature Label Print only. Ask us for framing options. Also available in...
Archival Pigment
$15,000
"Emulsion 1" Abstract Photography 48'x48' inch Edition of 10 by Giuliano Bekor
Located in Culver City, CA
"Emulsion 1" Abstract Photography 48'x48' inch Edition of 10 by Giuliano Bekor Emulsion series. Title of artwork: EM1 Year: 2010 Print size: 48x48 Inches trim bleed Rarity: Limited ...
Archival Pigment
$6,041
Future city 2 - Signed limited edition abstract fine art print, contemporary
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Future city 2 Large scale photograph by Michael Banks - Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo RAG Baryta 315 gsm ) Limited Editions of 5 , signed + numbere...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Pigment, Archival Pigment, Di...
$2,904
Figurative photo, Signed limited edition contemporary print - Golden Girl 3
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Golden Girl 3 Large scale photograph by Michael Banks - Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo RAG Baryta 315 gsm ) Limited Editions of 5 , signed + numbered...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital, Pigment, Archival Pi...
Ephemera, Huangshan, China
Located in New York City, NY
David Burdeny Ephemera, Huangshan, China, 2017 Archival Pigment Print Signature Label Print only. Ask us for framing options.
Archival Pigment
$2,904
Architectonic 5 - Signed limited edition abstract art print, Large contemporary
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Architectonic 5 - Limited edition pigment print of 5 Signed + numbered by artist, with certificate of authenticity This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemü...
Archival Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment, Phot...
$4,750
Changing Moods 1- Floral landscape apple green contemporary abstract photo
Located in New York, NY
Belgian photographer Isabelle Menin creates portraits of flowers that are not only gorgeous in form and color, but also uniquely expressive. Fresh blossoms and withering blooms melt ...
Photographic Paper
Noyac Sunset
By Paul Dempsey
Located in East Hampton, NY
Sunset over water Printed to order edition of 10 ON METAL 16x24 on metal - $650 20x30 on metal - $900 Medium: Photography (printed on metal) Size: 20" x 30" (larger sizes available - inquire within) About the Artist: A computer programmer and Webmaster by trade, Paul describes himself as a fine art photographer and a “digital manipulator.” His keen vision captures ordinary details from daily life and transforms them into images of beauty and wit, filled with contrasting shapes and effects. Paul’s current series of abstract work focuses on macro images of nature combined with additional exposures of ice, snow, sand, and sky. These futuristic scenes, inspired by the writings of Kurt Vonnegut...
Metal
$6,041
Earth Poem2- Signed limited edition abstract art print, Large contemporary, Grey
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Earth Poem 2 - Large scale photograph by Michael Banks - Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo RAG Baryta 315 gsm ) Limited Editions of 5 signed + numbered...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Archival Pigment, Digital Pig...
$6,041
Italia 3- Signed limited edition city fine art print, Large format contemporary
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Italia 3 - Large scale photograph by Michael Banks Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo RAG Baryta 315 gsm ) Limited Editions of 5 , signed + numbered by ...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Pigment, Archival Pigment, Di...
"Passing Through", Contemporary, Abstract, Pink, Orange, Silver, Grey, Monoprint
Located in Franklin, MA
Patty deGrandpre’s “Passing Through” is a one of a kind eloquent 13 x 11.5 inch abstract monoprint . Striations and fields of warm pinks and oranges are inkjet printed in layers onto...
Digital, Color, Monoprint
"Broken Television 316", Abstract, Minimalist, Pink, Black, Digital Print
Located in Franklin, MA
Patty deGrandpre’s “Broken Television 316” is a striking predominantly black and white 5 x 5 inch abstract unique inkjet digital print. Appearing architectural and minimalist, radian...
Digital, Color
$600
"Broken Television 301", Abstract, Black, Red, Orange, Yellow, Photo, Print
Located in Franklin, MA
Patty deGrandpre’s “Broken Television 301” is a radiant 4.5 x 4.25 inch abstract unique inkjet digital print with warm hues of yellow, orange, and red offset by a contrasting rectang...
Digital, Color
$1,742
Bright star 9 - Signed limited edition abstract print, Color Photo, Square blue
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Bright star 9 - Limited edition pigment print Limited Editions of 5 Signed + numbered by artist, with certificate of authenticity This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber based p...
Archival Paper, Color, Digital, Pigment, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigme...
$6,041
Architectonic 3 - Large Format Abstract Photograph, Signed Edition, Contemporary
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Architectonic 3 -Large scale photograph by Michael Banks Contact me if you are interested in another photograph of my store, we can always discuss Archival Pigment print on fiber ...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, Pigment, Archival P...
$6,041
Fluidity 3- Signed limited edition abstract art print, Large format contemporary
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Fluidity 1 - Large scale photograph by Michael Banks - Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo RAG Baryta 315 gsm ) Limited Editions of 5 , signed + numb...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital, Pigment, Archival Pi...
$2,904
Boat 2 - Signed limited edition pigment print, Large format still life photo
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Boat 2 - Limited edition pigment print - Limited Editions of 5 Signed + numbered by artist, with certificate of authenticity This is an Archival Pigment prin...
Archival Paper, Black and White, Digital, Pigment, Archival Pigment, Dig...
$2,904
Architectonic 1 - Signed limited edition archi print, Large format contemporary
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Architectonic 1 - Limited edition pigment print - Limited Editions of 5 Signed + numbered by artist, with certificate of authenticity This is an Archival Pigment print on fiber ...
Archival Paper, Black and White, Pigment, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigm...
$6,041
Boat 1-Free delivery-Signed limited edition still life contemporary print, Large
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Large scale photograph by Michael Banks - Archival Pigment print on fiber based paper ( Hahnemühle Photo RAG Baryta 315 gsm ) Boat 1 - Limited Editions of 5 , signed + numbered ...
Archival Paper, Color, Digital, Pigment, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigme...