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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
Abstract Sophistication.
Abstract Sophistication.

Abstract Sophistication.

Located in Zofingen, AG

This wonderful painting is a splendid combination of minimalism and volume. Using only two colors, white and gold, it creates an exquisite and thoughtful image. The white color, symb...

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2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Paste, Canvas, Acrylic

City 361, Serigraph by Risaburo Kimura
City 361, Serigraph by Risaburo Kimura

City 361, Serigraph by Risaburo Kimura

By Risaburo Kimura

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Risaburo Kimura, Japanese (1924 - ) Title: City 361 Year: 1971 Medium: Serigraph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 300; AP 35 Image Size: 25 x 20 inches Size: 29...

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1970s Abstract Art

Materials

Screen

Forever Hope - Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, Framed, 1980s
Forever Hope - Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, Framed, 1980s

Forever Hope - Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, Framed, 1980s

Located in Bloomfield, ON

This modern abstract is a Harold Feist 'spoke' painting. Early in his career, Canadian artist Harold Feist was mentored by the famed New York Art critic, Clement Greenberg and the f...

Category

1980s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Plate IV, Abstract Geometric Screenprint by Pierre Clerk
Plate IV, Abstract Geometric Screenprint by Pierre Clerk

Plate IV, Abstract Geometric Screenprint by Pierre Clerk

Located in Long Island City, NY

Pierre Clerk, American (1928 - ) - Plate IV, Year: 1973, Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 43/100, Image Size: 32 x 28 inches, Size: 36 x 32 in. (91.4...

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1970s Abstract Art

Materials

Screen

Iris Inspiration: Acrylic Painting, Floral Abstract, Contemporary, Still-life
Iris Inspiration: Acrylic Painting, Floral Abstract, Contemporary, Still-life

Iris Inspiration: Acrylic Painting, Floral Abstract, Contemporary, Still-life

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: Iris Inspiration Floral, Abstract, Contemporary, Nature, Soft tones, Original, Authentic, Investment In this gentle, though lively acrylic painting, I connected to the joys ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Acrylic, Gesso, Canvas, Stretcher Bars

Musings, Abstract Painting
Musings, Abstract Painting

Musings, Abstract Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments
Artist Terri Bell exhibits a series of organic shapes in varying sizes combined to create a double grid. She presents each abstract form as a unique design el...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Mixed Media

“Accept”
“Accept”

“Accept”

Located in Zofingen, AG

“Gather Yourself” Series “From Simple to…” This work is about inner composure and focus that emerge from simplicity and silence. About the ability to stay in contact with oneself, to...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Acrylic

Roll Back The Dawn - Atmospheric Seascape Painting
Roll Back The Dawn - Atmospheric Seascape Painting

Roll Back The Dawn - Atmospheric Seascape Painting

By Dina Gardner

Located in Boston, MA

Roll Back the Dawn 48.0 × 48.0 × 2.0, 8.0 lbs Acrylic paint Hand signed by the artist Artist's Commentary: "Using a combination of house paint, acrylic paint, collage and oil pas...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Acrylic

May 29 (Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting in Earth Tones of Green & Blue)
May 29 (Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting in Earth Tones of Green & Blue)

May 29 (Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting in Earth Tones of Green & Blue)

By James O'Shea

Located in Hudson, NY

Gestural, abstract expressionist oil painting on canvas in earth tones of blue and green, with accents of burgundy and pale yellow "May 29", Painted by Hudson Valley based artist, James O'Shea in 2021 Oil on canvas, 26 x 26 inches unframed, raw canvas sides Wire backing, ready to hang Signed verso James O’Shea’s deeply pigmented abstractions are grounded in the landscape. Taking his cues from the bare winter months in the Northeast when the horizon is stripped of its foliage, he suggests that “So much of life’s structure reveals itself when it goes into hibernation”. The architecture in O’Shea’s compositions takes form with expressive gestures using...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Family Gathering (Garden Size) 4/8

Family Gathering (Garden Size) 4/8

By Kevin Box

Located in Napa, CA

“It took two years of tireless experimentation for me to develop the process of casting paper into bronze, another seven years to perfect, and it continues to evolve today.” - Kevin ...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

Blossoms for Autumn #1, Original Painting, Abstract art
Blossoms for Autumn #1, Original Painting, Abstract art

Blossoms for Autumn #1, Original Painting, Abstract art

Located in Deddington, GB

I wanted to create this piece with one focus in mind - trying to get this colour palette to really sing on the canvas! So gold, prussian blue, olive green, yellow ochre and browns an...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Colored circles, abstraction
Colored circles, abstraction

Colored circles, abstraction

Located in Zofingen, AG

The painting shows an abstract composition of interwoven colorful forms set against a dark background. The background is painted in deep burgundy tones. Broad, semi-transparent brus...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Lines And Dots

Lines And Dots

Located in Dallas, TX

ink & graphite on mulberry paper

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Ink, Mulberry Paper, Graphite

Portrait Painting Longing Africa Bold Flow Desire Striking Invest Gold Sensual
Portrait Painting Longing Africa Bold Flow Desire Striking Invest Gold Sensual

Portrait Painting Longing Africa Bold Flow Desire Striking Invest Gold Sensual

By Karnish Art

Located in Pretoria, Gauteng

Title: My African Dream - The Longing Portrait Painting Contemplation Africa Bold Flow Dream Striking Investment Color Gold Abstract portrait in Acrylics and Oil sealed with high qu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Gesso, Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

ABSTRACT Contemporary Earth Flora Oil Painting Emma Labattaglia 2025
ABSTRACT Contemporary Earth Flora Oil Painting Emma Labattaglia 2025

ABSTRACT Contemporary Earth Flora Oil Painting Emma Labattaglia 2025

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

At Escat Gallery, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of trust and professionalism for our collectors. Every artwork in our collection includes a Certificate of Authe...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Oil

Colorful Textured Mixed Media Wall Sculpture with Candy-Like Spheres and Circle
Colorful Textured Mixed Media Wall Sculpture with Candy-Like Spheres and Circle

Colorful Textured Mixed Media Wall Sculpture with Candy-Like Spheres and Circle

By Elizabeth Art Candy

Located in FISTERRA, ES

Colorful textured mixed media wall sculpture composed of clustered candy-like spheres and a contrasting lavender circular form. This wall-mounted artwork by Elizabeth Art Candy pres...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Clay, Spray Paint, Board

Ross Bleckner Abstract Oil Painting
Ross Bleckner Abstract Oil Painting

Ross Bleckner Abstract Oil Painting

By Ross Bleckner

Located in New York, NY

Ross Bleckner (American, b. 1949) Untitled, c. 20th century Oil on board 18 x 20 in. Ross Bleckner grew up in Hewlett, Long Island, New York; drawing all the time without being aware that other artists existed. He was the middle child between two sisters; his father manufactures electronic parts He attended New York University where Sol Lewitt, Chuck Close and others were his teachers. He graduated in 1972, then spent a year at the California Institute of Arts. His contacts in the next few years were very fortuitous; Sol Lewitt and Chuck Close, Carl Andre, David Salle, Julian Schnabel, etc. Bleckner is on the nervous side, beset by self-doubt, insomnia, and gloom. He is unpretentious, although he is bluntly handsome, with olive complexion, and a compact build. He is "10 percent that is superficial and 90 percent that has to do with the depths and that is threatened by living. He is a very complicated individual. He is a very, very morose, deeply feeling, hardworking artist- he takes a lot from within himself - but always, no matter how successful he is, he feels he is going to fall into those depths." 1 Bleckner first exhibited his work in New York in 1974. The following year he was given his first one-man show; he was included in the 1975 Whitney Biennial.. Since about 1985 has addressed many of his paintings to the subject of AIDS- both documenting it as a historical phenomenon and commemorating specific individuals who have died. Written and submitted by Jean Ershler Schatz, artist and researcher from Laguna Woods, California. Bio sourced from the Archives of askArt. Sources include: Ross Bleckner's Mood Indigo...

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20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Oil, Board

"Everyone deserves happiness"
"Everyone deserves happiness"

"Everyone deserves happiness"

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Everyone deserves tenderness and love Coziness. The warmth of childhood, spring warmth, the first sip of morning coffee, hugs Spring is always about tenderness, fragility, elusivenes...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Plant in Pottery Pot 2 - Original Abstract Colorful Botanical Painting on Paper
Plant in Pottery Pot 2 - Original Abstract Colorful Botanical Painting on Paper

Plant in Pottery Pot 2 - Original Abstract Colorful Botanical Painting on Paper

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Krisanne Souter weaves together elements of nature and ancient feminine archetypes, such as the Mother and the Mystic. Botanical themes, playful elements, and unexpected surprises ar...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Art

Materials

Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Watercolor, Color Pencil

Gold line, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Gold line, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Jakob Gold

Located in Yardley, PA

Artist: Jakob Gold Work: Original Acrylic Painting, Handmade Artwork, One of a Kind Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Style: Abstract Art Unframed, Stretched on Wooden Bar, Gallery Wrapped, ...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Acrylic

Ribbons & Roses, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

Ribbons & Roses, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas

By Judy Gilmer

Located in Yardley, PA

This sweet piece fills the space with a joy that flower lovers will appreciate. It is fresh, painterly and ready to hang. :: Painting :: Abstract Expressionism :: This piece comes...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Acrylic

Mid-Century Modern Painting Blue Gray Black American Memorial Art Gallery
Mid-Century Modern Painting Blue Gray Black American Memorial Art Gallery

Mid-Century Modern Painting Blue Gray Black American Memorial Art Gallery

Located in Buffalo, NY

This evocative mid-century abstract painting features richly layered textures and a restrained palette of aqua blues, muted greens, and deep earthen blacks. The composition suggests ...

Category

1960s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

'O.D. 1' by Brian Bosworth, Ceramic, Underglazes, Lava Glaze
'O.D. 1' by Brian Bosworth, Ceramic, Underglazes, Lava Glaze

'O.D. 1' by Brian Bosworth, Ceramic, Underglazes, Lava Glaze

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

This 5.5" x 8.5" ceramic wall sculpture was created by Brian Bosworth. This is a contemporary piece that demonstrates sophisticated glazing techniques and compositional balance. The ...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Ceramic, Underglaze

Circles Abstract Painting, Gouache & Ink, Signed, Mid-20th Century
Circles Abstract Painting, Gouache & Ink, Signed, Mid-20th Century

Circles Abstract Painting, Gouache & Ink, Signed, Mid-20th Century

Located in Chesterfield, MI

Gouache & Ink abstracts from the Mid-20th Century are unique. This is by Dutch artist Andrus Theodore Vossen born in the Netherlands in 1893 and he died in 1963. It is pencil sig...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Ink, Gouache

Untitled VII
Untitled VII

Untitled VII

By Tracey Adams

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork "Untitled VII" is a monotype on paper by noted artist Tracey Adams, born 1954. It is hand signed in pencil at the lower right corner by the artist. The image size is 15....

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Art

Materials

Monotype

Abstract 2411
Abstract 2411

Alex SenchenkoAbstract 2411, 2024

$1,862Sale Price|20% Off

Abstract 2411

Located in Zofingen, AG

""There’s something different about the homes of creative people. They like to surround themselves with inspiring things, from unique tablecloths to the incredible paintings on the w...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Acrylic

Untitled (hard-edge abstract painting)
Untitled (hard-edge abstract painting)

Untitled (hard-edge abstract painting)

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Budd Hopkins (1931-2011). Abstract, 1968. Oil on canvas, 30 x 52 inches; 31 x 53 inches framed. Signed and dated lower margin. Provenance: Timothy Collins (1940-2017), Palo Alto, CA...

Category

1960s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Live Passionately - Red Abstract Floral Painting
Live Passionately - Red Abstract Floral Painting

Live Passionately - Red Abstract Floral Painting

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Drawing inspiration from an immersive and impressionistic interpretation of nature, Canadian artist Vé Boisvert paints textural original artworks that capture the fleeting effects of...

Category

2010s Abstract Art

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

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.