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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
Contemplation #2
Contemplation #2

Contemplation #2

By Dennis Leri

Located in New York, NY

Abstract. Painted steel. Metal sculpture About the Artist: I create sculpture for indoor, outdoor, private and public spaces from various materials such as steel, copper and wood. ...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Wall Stack IV : contemporary modern geometric sculpture

Wall Stack IV : contemporary modern geometric sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Greg Chann creates contemporary modern abstract geometric sculptures. His constructions are complex interwoven systems of physical elements varying in size, material, and color. Thes...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

Brutalist Bronze Sculpture “La Nuit De Profil”
Brutalist Bronze Sculpture “La Nuit De Profil”

Brutalist Bronze Sculpture “La Nuit De Profil”

By Émile Antoine Bourdelle

Located in Dallas, TX

EMILE-ANTOINE BOURDELLE (French, 1861 - 1929). La Nuit de profil (The Night in profile) Conceived 1900-1904 Cast 1972 Patinated bronze Interior signature "BY BOURDELLE." Foundry st...

Category

Early 1900s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

"Seated Figure Looking Up" Modern Mid Century Bronze
"Seated Figure Looking Up" Modern Mid Century Bronze

"Seated Figure Looking Up" Modern Mid Century Bronze

By Joachim Berthold

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful modernist 20th Century Bronze piece by Joachim Berthold. Here we find this stylish figure sitting in a hoping position looking up that eludes thought and complexity. A me...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

#403
#403

#403

Located in Dallas, TX

stainless steel with mirror finish

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

K.52

K.52

By Frank Stella

Located in London, GB

Frank Stella K.52 2006 Stainless steel tubing and cast aluminium 40.6 x 40.6 x 26.7 cms (16 x 16 x 10 1/2 ins) FS10201 K Series The series is based on the Italian composer Domenico...

Category

Early 2000s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Untitled X : large-scale steel sculpture
Untitled X : large-scale steel sculpture

Untitled X : large-scale steel sculpture

Located in New York, NY

A large-scale steel sculpture by Naomi Press. Signed with initials. Naomi Press is a female abstract sculptor, who was one of the very few women working i...

Category

1980s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Turbulence IV
Turbulence IV

Turbulence IV

By Jonathan Prince

Located in Lenox, MA

Turbulence IV (Sculpture) 96" x 8" x 7" High Chromium Stainless Steel Unique $160,000

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Girl with Bouquet
Girl with Bouquet

Girl with Bouquet

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Ruth Faktorowicz (Ruth Faktor) (b. 1937) Girl with Bouquet (ca. 1970's). Ceramic tile mounted to matting with frame. Overall measuring 14 x 18 inches. Ruth Faktor was born in Ra...

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

"Ambient Chrome" Chrome metallic heart shaped glazed ceramic sculpture
"Ambient Chrome" Chrome metallic heart shaped glazed ceramic sculpture

"Ambient Chrome" Chrome metallic heart shaped glazed ceramic sculpture

Located in East Quogue, NY

Hand-pitched chrome metallic glazed heart shaped ceramic sculpture vessel by Jessamyn Go. Jessamyn Go's work is deeply rooted in the visceral, meditative experience of working with ...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware, Glaze

Drops sprinkling my discontinuous trip
Drops sprinkling my discontinuous trip

Drops sprinkling my discontinuous trip

By L.G.

Located in Paris, FR

One of a kind Blown and fused Glasswhite silver transparent and matte white and noir. Includes its black metal base ( about 32 cm X 10 cm X 18 cm ). Total weight about 20 to 25 k...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Untitled (Tear Drop)
Untitled (Tear Drop)

Untitled (Tear Drop)

By Mattia Toso

Located in New York, NY

Unique oblong-shaped vase with straight stem using traditional Murano glassblowing and cold-working techniques.

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Untitled Abstract Geometric Sculpture
Untitled Abstract Geometric Sculpture

Untitled Abstract Geometric Sculpture

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Masatoyo "Kuki" Kishi (1924-2017) Untitled. 1995. Cast Stone, 19.75 x 19.75 x 3 inches. Depth of base measures 3 inches and gracefully tapers to 0.25 inch at top. Carved signatu...

Category

1990s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Cast Stone

Antiguo, Clay Abstract Sculpture, 2019

Antiguo, Clay Abstract Sculpture, 2019

By Beverly Morrison

Located in Boston, MA

Artist Commentary: Dark Chocolate Brown Stoneware; Cone 5/6 Oxidation Firing; Slips & Oxides; Faux metal detailing "A relic of nature." Keywords: abstract, textured, ceramic, clay,...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Flight
Flight

Flight

Located in Somerset West, WC

Flight is a limited edition bronze sculpture, plated in brass. The minimalist and streamlined bird in flight symbolizes freedom.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Balance Act / - The balance of life -
Balance Act / - The balance of life -

Balance Act / - The balance of life -

Located in Berlin, DE

Ursula Hanke-Förster (1924 Berlin - 2013 ibid.), Balance Act, circa 1962. Bronze mounted on stone base, 57 cm (total height) x 26 cm (width) x 5 cm (depth), signed “U.[rsula] FÖRSTER...

Category

1960s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Tantra 48: minimalist abstract spiritual mandala sculpture painting, red circles
Tantra 48: minimalist abstract spiritual mandala sculpture painting, red circles

Tantra 48: minimalist abstract spiritual mandala sculpture painting, red circles

By Antonio Puri

Located in Bryn Mawr, PA

Antonio Puri's "Tantra" sculptural painting is one of 100 intimately-scaled minimalist round mandala circles built from tiny seed beads adhered to canvas in a range of red hues, crea...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Belly, Clay Abstract Sculpture, 2019

Belly, Clay Abstract Sculpture, 2019

By Beverly Morrison

Located in Boston, MA

Artist Commentary: Black stoneware; cone 5/6 oxidation firing "Inspired by my nieces voluptuous pregnant belly " Keywords: vessel, ceramic, classic, minimal, clay, black, classical, minimal, round Artist Biography: Beverly Morrison...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Light-Glyph (Blue)
Light-Glyph (Blue)

Light-Glyph (Blue)

By Casper Brindle

Located in Santa Monica, CA

With Light Glyphs, Casper Brindle presents two new bodies of work, each involving dramatic investigations into light, color and perspective. The results are poetic, sensual and spati...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic Polymer, Automotive Paint, Acrylic

Assiduosly without  words
Assiduosly without  words

Assiduosly without words

By L.G.

Located in Paris, FR

One of a kind Blown and fused Glass Sculpture in brown/black, bluish black, opaque white and White sandblasted. Includes its black metal base ( about 32 cm X 10 cm X 18 cm ). Tota...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass

Untitled IV by Mattia Bosco - Large-size sculpture, marble, stainless steel
Untitled IV by Mattia Bosco - Large-size sculpture, marble, stainless steel

Untitled IV by Mattia Bosco - Large-size sculpture, marble, stainless steel

Located in Paris, FR

Untitled IV is a unique sculpture by contemporary artist Mattia Bosco. This sculpture is made of Palissandro marble and stainless steel, dimensions are 173 × 43 × 22 cm (68.1 × 16.9 ...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

NAME by Steven John Clark x denHolm
NAME by Steven John Clark x denHolm

NAME by Steven John Clark x denHolm

Located in Paris, FR

'NAME' by Steven John Clark x den Holm Limestone sculpture Hand carved by Steven John Clark Country: Australia Dimensions: H. 80 x W. 125 x D. 125 cm Wh...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

"Corrugation in White"

"Corrugation in White"

Located in Toronto, ON

Encaustic painting is an ancient art form and was practiced by artists as far back as the 5th century B.C. The word encaustic comes from Greek and means “to burn in”, which refers to...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Encaustic, Cardboard

Amante, Clay Abstract Sculpture, 2019

Amante, Clay Abstract Sculpture, 2019

By Beverly Morrison

Located in Boston, MA

Artist Commentary: Black stoneware; cone 5/6 oxidation firing; Slips and Oxides "With some individuals you have to get really close before you get to see the heart inside." Keywords: abstract, contemporary, ceramic, expressive Artist Biography: Beverly Morrison...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Clay

"Siri" Stoneware Clay Abstract Ceramic Sculpture in blue
"Siri" Stoneware Clay Abstract Ceramic Sculpture in blue

"Siri" Stoneware Clay Abstract Ceramic Sculpture in blue

Located in New York, NY

Siri by John Born Stoneware clay, red slip, blue wash John Born's work primarily involves creating functional and sculptural ceramics. His pieces often reflect the deep connection b...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Slip

Oculus Chrome No.1
Oculus Chrome No.1

Oculus Chrome No.1

By Lisa Bartleson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This piece is created with pleated linen pulled through the center of the wood panel. Then the linen is chromed (like on metal) and has a punch of yellow paint in the center bring t...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Linen, Panel

All That Remains, Abstract Sculpture (Ceramic and Steel), 2020

All That Remains, Abstract Sculpture (Ceramic and Steel), 2020

By Fred Klingelhofer

Located in Boston, MA

Artist Commentary: I constructed this piece from the setters I used to fire the ceramic pieces of another sculpture along with some of the glaze test tiles. When I saw these "scraps" sitting together there was a visual harmony that suggested a new use for them. Keywords: abstract, welded metal, Artist Biography: Fred Klingelhofer, a primarily self-taught artist, grew up in a Chicago south side neighborhood. He received a BS degree in physics from Roosevelt University and worked as an engineer for 30 years. During those years he enrolled in art workshops and classes at a nearby community college completing courses in figure drawing, 2D and 3D design, ceramics, sculpting the figure, welding and metal sculpture. His focus has been on creating sculpture since 2006. Fred has exhibited his sculpture in a number of group exhibitions with Chicago Sculpture International, Art Prize (Grand Rapids, Michigan), Sculpture in the Park (St Charles, Illinois), Sculpture Walk Sioux Falls...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Steel

"Array of Steel Rods with Brass Chimes"
"Array of Steel Rods with Brass Chimes"

"Array of Steel Rods with Brass Chimes"

By Val Bertoia

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Val Bertoia was born in Santa Monica, California in 1949. In the 1950s, his family moved from California to Pennsylvania where he has lived and worked here ever since. In the1960s, V...

Category

20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Steel

Wall Stack I : contemporary modern geometric sculpture

Wall Stack I : contemporary modern geometric sculpture

Located in New York, NY

Greg Chann creates contemporary modern abstract geometric sculptures. His constructions are complex interwoven systems of physical elements varying in size, material, and color. Thes...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Acrylic

STOI V, unique dazzling large indoor painted wood sculpture by important artist
STOI V, unique dazzling large indoor painted wood sculpture by important artist

STOI V, unique dazzling large indoor painted wood sculpture by important artist

By Alexander Liberman

Located in New York, NY

Alexander Liberman STOI V, 1986 Wood with paper and paint 97 1/2 × 28 × 37 inches This work is hand signed twice by Alexander Liberman: Signed on the side as well as the underside an...

Category

1980s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Oil, Laid Paper, Mixed Media

Up and Away
Up and Away

Up and Away

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A magnificent tall abstract example of Seymour Meyer's sculptural forms. This silvered bronze sculpture is signed by the artist and is titled "Up and Away" on the nameplate. It is se...

Category

1980s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Istorzo
Istorzo

Istorzo

By Kosso Eloul

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Kosso Eloul (1920-1995) is one of our favorite sculptors and an important contributor to public art in Toronto and beyond. In addition to the numerous public sculptures in Toronto b...

Category

1980s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Wall relief (Abstract Sculpture)
Wall relief (Abstract Sculpture)

Wall relief (Abstract Sculpture)

By Cristina Ghetti

Located in London, GB

Cristina Ghetti is a leading voice in contemporary Post-Medial Geometry, whose work bridges the gap between digital precision and traditional painting. Born in Argentina and based in...

Category

2010s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Enamel, Iron

"Totem", wood and bronze sculpture, one of kind. 2007
"Totem", wood and bronze sculpture, one of kind. 2007

"Totem", wood and bronze sculpture, one of kind. 2007

Located in Zofingen, AG

This sculpture is inspired by ancient folk art and is called a "Totem", like those ancient obelisks that stand at places of power. The base of the sculpture is cherry wood. All the c...

Category

Early 2000s Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Ceramic #2405
Ceramic #2405

Ceramic #2405

By Alice Federico

Located in Fairfield, CT

Alice Federico was born in Selma, Alabama in 1945. She received a BA degree in history from Hollins University (1967), an MFA in ceramics from East Carolina University (1977), as wel...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Yaacov Agam Kinetic Sculpture
Yaacov Agam Kinetic Sculpture

Yaacov Agam Kinetic Sculpture

By Yaacov Agam

Located in tel aviv, IL

A refined kinetic sculpture, composed of a vertical transparent panel adorned with precisely arranged geometric semicircles in vibrant, contrasting hues. The composition engages dyna...

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Other Medium

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