Abstract Art
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
Color: Gold
"Entropy" Bronze sculpture 22" x 9" inch by Ibrahim Abd Elmalak
Located in Culver City, CA
"Entropy" Bronze sculpture 22" x 9" inch by Ibrahim Abd Elmalak
Entropy, 2005
Bronze & Marble
Signed & Dated
Sculptures that mostly depict his ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Marble, Bronze
"Equine Spirit II" Bronze sculpture 23" x 14.5" inch by Ibrahim Abd Elmalak
Located in Culver City, CA
"Equine Spirit II" Bronze sculpture 23" x 14.5" inch by Ibrahim Abd Elmalak
Equine Spirit II, 1997
Bronze & Marble
Signed & Dated
Sculptures that mostly depict his characteristic...
Category
20th Century Abstract Art
Materials
Marble, Bronze
"Grecian Stallion I" Bronze sculpture 24" x 11" inch by Ibrahim Abd Elmalak
Located in Culver City, CA
"Grecian Stallion I" Bronze sculpture 24" x 11" inch by Ibrahim Abd Elmalak
Grecian Stallion I, 2007
Bronze & Marble
Signed & Dated
Sculptures that mostly depict his characterist...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Marble, Bronze
"Love of Horses" Bronze and Marble sculpture 16" x 7" in by Ibrahim Abd Elmalak
Located in Culver City, CA
"Love of Horses" Bronze and Marble sculpture 16" x 7" in by Ibrahim Abd Elmalak
Love of Horses, 2000
Bronze & Marble (Double Face)
40 x 18 cm, Signed & Dated
Sculptures that mostl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Marble, Bronze
"Gloria" Bronze and Marble sculpture 27" x 11" in by Ibrahim Abd Elmalak
Located in Culver City, CA
"Gloria" Bronze and Marble sculpture 27" x 11" in by Ibrahim Abd Elmalak
Gloria, 2007
Bronze & Marble
68 x 27 cm, Signed & Dated
Sculptures that mostly depict his characteristic ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Octopus Green Patina- bronze sculpture- limited edition- Modern- Contemporary
Located in London, Chelsea
Octopus bronze sculpture, Limited Edition of 15 is a beautifully sculpted piece by Andrzej Azymczyk. It is beautiful unique, intricate and highly detailed.
Andrzej graduated with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Bronze
Afternoon Cool
By Mark Jackson
Located in Tulsa, OK
Each work Jackson makes is a one-of-one original using his proprietary silver and ink suspension technique - a process that unfolds over weeks of dedicated development through layers...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
"Que Linda" - Abstract, Emotional, Modern, Floral, Warm Yellow, Magenta, Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
"Que Linda"!
Translated into English, "Que Linda" means "How Beautiful"! - a name perfectly suited for this lovely original painting, as it encapsulates the awe-inspiring wonder fo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic, Panel
1000 Birds
Located in Greifswald, DE
"1000 Birds" Authentic Feng Shui Art. In feng shui, birds are powerful symbols of new opportunities. Here we have 999 white and silver birds with one golden eagle to attract prosperi...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
Mango Heart
Located in Greifswald, DE
Mango Heart Authentic Feng Shui Art
In feng shui, hearts are used to activate Peach Blossom luck, attracting love and romance into one’s life. An excellent luck enhancer for singles ...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
Two Hearts
Located in Greifswald, DE
Two Hearts Authentic Feng Shui Art
Spice up your love life and elevate your relationship to the next level with the warm fiery energy of these golden hearts. Real 24K gold emanates ...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
Emerald Dreams
Located in Greifswald, DE
"Emerald Dreams": Authentic feng shui art. Nine royal-fresh emerald green squares symbolize an increase in your cash flow and abundant revenue streams, making it the perfect energy e...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
Infinite Blessings
Located in Greifswald, DE
The lively energies of “Infinite Blessings” brings completion and success luck in all your undertakings. The vibrancy and liveliness of the island vortex winds embodies magical multi...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
Wave of Abundance
Located in Greifswald, DE
"Wave of Abundance" Authentic Feng Shui Art
Unlock your wealth potential in Period 9 and beyond with this uplifting and magical wave of abundance bringing you cosmic good luck with ...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
100 Phoenix and Hearts
Located in Greifswald, DE
100 Phoenix with Hearts Authentic Feng Shui Art
In feng shui, birds are manifesting symbols of new opportunities, specially as we are entering Period 9, the Period of the Rising Phoe...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
100 Rainbow Hearts
Located in Greifswald, DE
100 Rainbow Hearts is an all-inclusive, lively and energizing piece of art that is suitable for all diverse and all inclusive communities as a publicly displayed art, or as an intima...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
Purple Heart
Located in Greifswald, DE
Purple Hearts Authentic Feng Shui Art
Sparkling amethyst colored hearts are attracting protective and faithful energies into existing relationships. Amethyst has always been used to ...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Gold, Gold Leaf
Veil No. 12 (Abstract Cameraless Photograph with Earth Tone Palette on White)
By Birgit Blyth
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstract chromoskedasic monoprint on black and white photo paper mounted on aluminum
40 x 18 x 1.5 inches framed
This contemporary, abstract style chromoskedasic monoprint was creat...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Photographic Paper, Monoprint
Magnolia Blossom, Original Painting, Floral, Abstract
Located in Deddington, GB
I love Magnolia Blossom and this is a homage to the wonderful subtle purples and golds you get at Magnolia Blossom time. I was playing with the fabulous forms and structure of the fl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Siamese Fighting Fish II, Gold-original bronze marine animal wildlife sculpture
Located in London, Chelsea
Andrzej Szymczyk's "Siamese Fighting Fish II, Gold" emerges as a radiant masterpiece, capturing the dynamic energy and elegance of this iconic aquatic creature. Crafted with meticulo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Bronze
Sargassum Fish-original bronze wildlife- sculpture-artwork-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
Andrzej Szymczyk's "Sargassum Fish" emerges as a captivating centerpiece in the realm of wildlife sculpture. Crafted with intricate detail and artistic finesse, this original tableto...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Bronze
Sea Angel Fish-original marine bronze sculpture-artwork sale-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
Andrzej Szymczyk's "Sea Angel Fish" emerges as a captivating embodiment of aquatic beauty and grace, captured in the timeless medium of bronze. This original tabletop sculpture invit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Bronze
Goldfish II-original bronze wildlife marine sculpture-Artwork-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
Andrzej Szymczyk's "Goldfish II" emerges as a shimmering testament to the beauty and grace of these beloved aquatic creatures, captured in the enduring medium of bronze. This origina...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Bronze
Sea Angel Fish-original bronze wildlife sculpture-artwork-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Sea Angel Fish" is a breathtaking tableau rendered in the medium of bronze. This original tabletop sculpture transcends traditional wildlife representation, offering viewers a glimp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Bronze
Angel Fish-original abstract wildlife bronze sculpture for sale-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
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Title: "Angel Fish" by Andrzej Szymczyk
"Angel Fish" is a mesmerizing sculpture crafted by the talented artist Andrzej Szymczyk. This original wildlife tabletop scu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Bronze
Longnose Butterfly Fish-original bronze wildlife sculpture-artwork-contemporary
Located in London, Chelsea
"Longnose Butterfly Fish" stands as a testament to the artistic brilliance of Andrzej Szymczyk, capturing the essence of underwater beauty in a mesmerizing tabletop sculpture. Crafte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Bronze
Red Ribbons and Rods Collotype Triptych
Located in Soquel, CA
Unique and stunning collotype triptych (3 panels) abstract composition of fabric and red ribbons draped over rods by Patricia A. Pearce (American, b. 1948). Unsigned. Purchased as pa...
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Art
Materials
Gouache, Paper, Ink
SAMURAI
By Lyle London
Located in Tempe, AZ
This small desktop bronze sculpture suggests the sweeping battle dress of a Samurai warrior. The piece is available in various sizes and finishes (shown in the images 3-6), includin...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Bronze
Sculpture of a Polo Player Harrison Tweed by Charles Rumsey
Located in Brookville, NY
Polo Pony and Rider Harrison Tweed . Charles Rumsey was an 8 goal polo player with Meadowbrook Polo Club on Long Island NY. He was an avid sportsman, equestrian and artist. His ab...
Category
1910s Abstract Art
Materials
Bronze
Revealing the Tide 2-original abstract floral landscape oil painting- modern art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Revealed by the Tide II" by Magdalena Morey is an original landscape painting that invites viewers to experience the beauty of a natural vista through the artist's unique abstract i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Hand Painted Vase-original abstract floral painting-contemporary still life art
Located in London, Chelsea
Magdalena Morey's "Hand Painted Vase" is a refreshing exploration of abstract expressionism applied to a figurative study, resulting in a delightful composition. The painting capture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Revealing the Tide 1-original abstract floral landscape painting-modern artwork
Located in London, Chelsea
"Revealed by the Tide I" by Magdalena Morey is an original landscape painting that skillfully captures the essence of a natural vista through abstract forms and a diverse array of me...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Hidden Light 3-original modern abstract landscape painting - Contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Hidden Light III" by Magdalena Morey captures the enchanting play of luminous rays filtering through nature, creating a visual symphony of golden hues bursting through a captivating...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Immersion 1-original abstract vibrant landscape painting-contemporary floral Art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Deeply Immersed I" by Magdalena Morey is a captivating abstract artwork that seamlessly combines mixed media techniques and delicate gold leaf embellishments on canvas. The painting...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
DANCER 1
By Lyle London
Located in Tempe, AZ
DANCER 1 is published in an edition of 12 in brushed bronze or nickel (bronze shown in photos). It is part of a series of Dancing abstractions I have created over several years, som...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Untitled, Landscape, large scale
Located in Boston, MA
One of a kind cast Bronze and Steel. Cast in a foundry using the lost wax mold process it is very expensive and time consuming to create. No fewer than 12 mo...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Art
Materials
Bronze, Steel
ORACLE 4
By Lyle London
Located in Tempe, AZ
This small bronze is an edition of 12 and is available in brushed nickel as well. It is one of a series of organic anthropomorphic figures intimating human gestures or moods. Sever...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Bronze
ORACLE 11
By Lyle London
Located in Tempe, AZ
One of a series of pieces in a style of biomorphic abstraction "Oracle' shows 4 separate elements in a moment of equipoise. This is an edition of 12 and has a satin brushed finish.
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Bronze
ORACLE OF THE LAKE
By Lyle London
Located in Tempe, AZ
5 unique forms combine in this sculpture in a style best described as anthropomorphic abstraction. This is an edition of 12 and is also available with a color shift paint seen in th...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Bronze
TRIAD
By Lyle London
Located in Tempe, AZ
This piece of brushed bronze is an edition of 12. The style I have in mind here could be described as organic abstraction. Each of the individual sculptures is assembled in a sligh...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Bronze
Original abstract painting by Lélia Pissarro titled 'A Connection and a Bond'
Located in London, GB
A Connection and a Bond by Lélia Pissarro
Mixed media on canvas
65 x 54 cm (25 ⅝ x 21 ¼ inches)
Signed
Executed in 2008
Literature:
Lélia Pissarro, The Colours of Silence, London, 2...
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Organic Permutation
By Lyle London
Located in Tempe, AZ
This organic shape seems to morph into various shell like forms across it's length. I created this piece using wire armatures and stretching lycra fabric over the frame and then coa...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Bronze
FRIENDSHIP
By Lyle London
Located in Tempe, AZ
This robust bronze sculpture was created by Lyle London and George Kerish and creates a perfect visual metaphor for human friendship, a relationship that...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Bronze
Cheetah
Located in Oswestry, GB
This sculpture of a cheetah is largely abstract in form but keeps the lines and proportions true to the anatomy of the animal. The stance, gait and sense of movement are all achieved...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Autumnal Heartbeat 2-original abstract landscape oil painting-contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
"Autumnal Heartbeat 2," by Magdalena Morey captures the ephemeral beauty of autumn through an abstract expressionist lens. The artwork is a symphony of golden, warm tones that emanat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Modern Sphynx
Located in LELYSTAD, NL
The "Modern Sphynx" is not merely a bronze sculpture; it is a sublime intersection of ancient mystique and contemporary allure. A testament to the artist's mastery, this monumental ...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Bronze
Deva
Located in LELYSTAD, NL
Monumental Modern Art bronze sculpture "Deva" is an exeptional beautiful contemporary sculpture that is facinating from every angle. The vertical abs...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Bronze
The Guardian
Located in LELYSTAD, NL
"The Guardian" beckons as more than a sculpture; it's a masterpiece waiting to adorn your world with its exceptional beauty. Crafted in contemporary allure, this bronze wonder stands...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Bronze
Expansion ( of the Heart )
Located in LELYSTAD, NL
"Expansion of the Heart," a Monumental Modern Art bronze sculpture, transcends the realms of aesthetic beauty and investment allure. Its dynamic, co...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Bronze
The Flow, monumental size
Located in LELYSTAD, NL
"The Flow," a magnificent polished bronze sculpture, transcends the boundaries of artistic expression, embodying the eternal dance of water or cosmic energy. Its captivating form, a...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Bronze
Tributaries Abstract River Oil Cold Wax Original Bonnie Zahn Griffith Painting
Located in Whitefish, MT
"Tributaries" by Bonnie Zahn Griffith, Oil and Cold Wax Medium on Wood Panel, 18" x 18" unframed, 20" x 20" framed in a modern black frame with hanging wire included. Known for her p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Untitiled
Located in Queenston, ON
Painted in Alkyd paint, oil paint and gold leaf.
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
"Ocean Swirl 3" Small Ceramic Sculptural Vase
Located in Westport, CT
This small glazed porcelain sculptural vessel by Jon Puzzuoli features a light blue-green palette and a wave pattern over the surface of the piece. The flared neck is finished with 1...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Gold
Golden Paths lead to the Sea, Abstract, landscape, Seascape
Located in Deddington, GB
This painting was inspired by the joyful light at sunset across the the South Downs, the glimmer of gold light glimmering of the white chalk paths and curves of landscape glowing in ...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Horizontal Harmony
Located in LELYSTAD, NL
"Behold 'Horizontal Harmony,' an embodiment of refined elegance in the realm of monumental modern art. Crafted from high-polished bronze, its allure lies in the seamless fusion of or...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art
Materials
Bronze
Iron gold dunes, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Abstract painting with white, yellow and rust orange. Emotional, organic painting, I used my imagination to create my perception of colors and beauty. - Title: Iron gold dunes - Me...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Acrylic
Exotic Nights
Located in WOOLLAHRA, AU
Joan Blond loves painting generous blocks of colour and her style is vibrantly expressionistic, often incorporating energetic line work and she loves dots ...
Category
2010s Abstract Art
Materials
Gold Leaf
Arnaldo Pomodoro ( 1926 ) – gilded bronze sculpture with brass base – 1983
Located in Varese, IT
gilded bronze sculpture with brass base
Executed in 1983, the work is an limited edition of three hundred
diameter: 5 7/8 in. (15 cm.) height 17 cm
hand incised with the artist’s sig...
Category
1980s Abstract Art
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Abstract art for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Abstract 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 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 Sumit Mehndiratta, Giorgio Lo Fermo, Francisco Nicolás, and Dadodu . Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Synthetic Resin 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 art, so small editions measuring 0.02 inches across are also available.
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