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Abstract '83 - Orange Yellow - British 20th century Action art oil painting
By Frank Avray Wilson
Located in Hagley, England
This stunning large Abstract oil on board painting is by noted British artist Frank Avray Wilson
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Frank Avray Wilson Abstract '83 - Orange Yellow - British 20th century Action art oil painting, 1983
$10,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31 in W 36 in D 2 in
French Abstract Contemporary Art by Jérémie Rebourgeard - L'Action de l'Esprit
By Jérémie Rebourgeard
Located in Paris, IDF
pigments of acrylic, ink & pastels and mainly focuses on abstract subjects with harmonious and colorful
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
$300
H 25.99 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
Composition (Abstract Expressionist mid-century gestural action painting)
By Murray Hantman
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
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Shaped by his life experiences and a commitment to the practice of making art, the work of Murray Hantman
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
$850 Sale Price
29% Off
H 14 in W 21 in
Action - tall, dynamic, reflective, geometric, abstract, steel outdoor sculpture
By Ryan Van Der Hout
Located in Bloomfield, ON
, Action captures this concept in an abstract way. With a rich background in photography, his sculptural
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
$7,700
H 64 in W 45 in D 24 in
'Action Abstract in Saffron and Ruby', Texas Artist, Large Abstract
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
abstract artist Charles Seligman boldly interweaves pointillist color to create his vibrant and harmonious
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Lacquer, Wax Crayon, Acrylic
$950
H 18 in W 24 in D 0.75 in
Cocktails and Sinatra - Neutral Abstract Expressionist Action Drip Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for collectors of modern abstract art, fans of action painting, or anyone drawn to expressive canvases
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Abstract Oil Painting by Roohi Saleem 'Words Vs Action II'
Located in White Plains, NY
'Words Vs Action II' 2025 by Roohi Saleem. Oil and oil sticks on canvas, 66 x 44 in. This pastel
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Oil
Abstract Oil Painting by Roohi Saleem 'Words Vs Action I'
Located in White Plains, NY
'Words Vs Action I' 2025 by Roohi Saleem. Oil and oil sticks on canvas, 66 x 44 in. This pastel
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil Crayon, Oil
'Abstract in Coral and Indigo', American Action Painting
By Russa Graeme
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
foundation with action-painting elements uniting a receding charcoal field.
Category
1970s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
$1,850
H 17.25 in W 23.5 in
'Action Abstract, Ivory & Saffron', Paris, National Association of Women Artists
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
of Art degree in addition to a Certificate in Appraisal Studies in Fine and Decorative Arts. Bremer's
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,600
H 30 in W 40 in D 0.75 in
Spring Bloom - Large Original Abstract Textural Warm Earthy Action Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
International Juried Art Competition, Bronze Award
Art Show International Gallery, 5th Abstract
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Camera, Set, Action
By Michelle Marra
Located in Deddington, GB
Camera, Set, Action [2019]
original
Acrylic on Canvas
Image size: H:61 cm x W:61 cm
Complete Size
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Large Mid Century Modern Texas Artist Abstract Expressionist Action Painting
By Duanye Hatchett
Located in Buffalo, NY
An abstract expressionist painting by Duayne Hatchett . Oil on canvas, circa 1990. Signed verso
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$10,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 60 in W 56 in D 2 in
Huge Mid Century Modern Texas Artist Abstract Expressionist Action Painting
By Duanye Hatchett
Located in Buffalo, NY
An abstract expressionist painting by Duayne Hatchett . Oil on canvas, circa 1990. Signed verso
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$7,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 60 in W 56 in D 2 in
Huge Mid Century Modern Texas Artist Abstract Expressionist Action Painting
By Duanye Hatchett
Located in Buffalo, NY
An abstract expressionist painting by Duayne Hatchett . Oil on canvas, circa 1992. Signed verso
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$10,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 61 in W 57 in D 2 in
Large Mid Century Modern Textural Abstract Expressionist Action Oil Painting
By Duanye Hatchett
Located in Buffalo, NY
An abstract expressionist painting by Duayne Hatchett . Oil on canvas, circa 1991. Signed verso
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
H 60 in W 55 in D 2 in
Large Mid Century Modern Texas Artist Abstract Expressionist Action Painting
By Duanye Hatchett
Located in Buffalo, NY
An abstract expressionist painting by Duayne Hatchett . Oil on canvas, circa 1990. Signed verso
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$3,746 Sale Price
25% Off
H 51 in W 49 in D 2 in
Large Mid Century Modern Texas Artist Abstract Expressionist Action Painting
By Duanye Hatchett
Located in Buffalo, NY
An abstract expressionist painting by Duayne Hatchett . Oil on canvas, circa 1990. Signed verso
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$10,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 60 in W 56 in D 2 in
Large Mid Century Modern Texas Artist Abstract Expressionist Action Painting
By Duanye Hatchett
Located in Buffalo, NY
An abstract expressionist painting by Duayne Hatchett . Oil on canvas, circa 1990. Signed verso
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Oil
$6,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 60 in W 55 in D 2 in
Large Mid Century Modern Texas Artist Abstract Expressionist Action Painting
By Duanye Hatchett
Located in Buffalo, NY
An abstract expressionist painting by Duayne Hatchett . Oil on canvas, circa 1990. Signed verso
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Acrylic
$10,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 60 in W 55 in D 2 in
New York Taxi - Abstract Textural Colorful Layered Action Painting on Canvas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Camelback Gallery’s Bold Abstracts 2022 International Juried Art Competition, Bronze Award
Art Show
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
'Abstract in Ultramarine and Pearl', Large 1970's American Action Abstract Oil
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
, 'Opus 8'.
A substantial and period, American mid-century abstract showing areas of variegated
Category
1970s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Gouache
$2,400
H 53 in W 30 in D 0.75 in
"Memories I" by Masri - Colorful Action Abstract Expressionist in Warm Palette
By Masri Hayssam
Located in Carmel, CA
energetic brushstrokes and abstract shapes suggest fleeting figures and disjointed narratives, inviting the
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Stretcher Bars
$24,000
H 60 in W 48 in D 1.5 in
'Abstract, Rose & Parchment', Minnesota Woman Artist, Big Psychedelic Action Oil
By Anne Kramer
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Certificate of Authenticity.
A very substantial and period, American School abstract comprising contiguous
Category
1980s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$3,600
H 45 in W 71.75 in D 1.5 in
Abstract Expressionist Black and White Action Oil Painting 1960's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5-3204a Black and white abstract set in a custom black frame
Category
1960s Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$225 Sale Price
74% Off
H 15 in W 19 in D 1 in
Blue Sea - action dripping painting
Located in Vienna, AT
new impressions!
Energizing and peaceful at the same time!
This abstract painting is lively and
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Consequences of Action, 2023
Located in Orange, CA
Consequences of Action, 2023
Additional information:
Medium: Glass
Dimensions: 3 x 2 1/4 in x 2 in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Glass
Untitled 10, gestural, yellow, purple, neutrals, action
By Carlos Puyol
Located in New York, NY
contemporary art environment. His work questions the concept of unity in painting, at both the formal and
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Acrylic
Untitled 7, gestural, purple, pink, green, action
By Carlos Puyol
Located in New York, NY
contemporary art environment. His work questions the concept of unity in painting, at both the formal and
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Acrylic
Washington Action, Acrylic Painting by Josep Grau-Garriga
By Josep Grau-Garriga
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Josep Grau-Garriga
Title: Untitled Washington Action
Year: 1969
Medium: Mixed Media and
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
$7,000
H 18 in W 23.5 in
Meteor Shower - Vibrant Colorful Original Expressionist Galaxy Action Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
seeking impactful contemporary abstract wall art.
Los Angeles artist Marc Raphael captivates with his
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Cosmic Dance - Colorful Original Layered Magenta Expressionist Action Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Juried Art Competition, Bronze Award
Art Show International Gallery, 5th Abstract Competition
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Summer Wind - Long Skinny Neutral Colored Expressionist Action Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Camelback Gallery’s Bold Abstracts 2022 International Juried Art Competition, Bronze Award
Art Show
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Split panorama 4 (Action divided), Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
abstract painting acrylic on canvas This artwork was created layering and blending layers of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
$1,030
H 20 in W 16 in D 0.7 in
Split panorama 5 (Action divided), Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
By Nestor Toro
Located in Yardley, PA
abstract painting acrylic on canvas This artwork was created layering and blending layers of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
$1,030
H 20 in W 16 in D 0.7 in
All Fired Up, Camera, Set, Action and Warm Embrace Triptych
By Michelle Marra
Located in Deddington, GB
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All Fired Up, Camera, Set, Action and Warm Embrace Triptych are original abstract acrylic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$8,090
H 40.16 in W 29.93 in D 1.58 in
Camera, Set, Action with Acrylic on Canvas, Painting by Michelle Marra
By Michelle Marra
Located in Deddington, GB
Camera, Set, Action [2019]
Luscious color and texture meet for a spirited conversation
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,527
H 24.02 in W 24.02 in D 1.58 in
Purple Pink Contemporary Mixed Media Canvas 45x45" In Action
By Irena Orlov
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a kind Mixed Medium on Canvas
Artwork: Original abstract mixed media work on canvas, which
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Varnish, Archival Ink, Acrylic, Mixed Media
$7,800
H 45 in W 45 in D 1.5 in
Action - Original Giclée Print by Dadodu - 2003
By Dadodu
Located in Roma, IT
Image dimensions 60 x 60 cm.
Action is an interesting giclée print realized by the contemporary
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Giclée
Poster designed by Sutnar for the exhibition Sutnar: visual design in action.
Located in New York, NY
exhibition Sutnar: visual design in action, originated by the Contemporary
Arts Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Offset
Abstract Photograph Post USSR Russian Avant Garde Solarized Photo Non Conformist
By Valentin Samarine
Located in Surfside, FL
, whether it is abstract expressionism (USA), action art (England) or tachism (France) .
Valentin Samarine
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Emil Schumacher Limited Edition Serigraph Terraraph Print Abstract Art Informel
Located in Surfside, FL
various schools. Tachism [French: "tache" = blot], Action painting, Abstract Expressionism and Art Brut
Category
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
$1,500
H 15.75 in W 15.25 in
Emil Schumacher Limited Edition Serigraph Terraraph Print Abstract Art Informel
Located in Surfside, FL
various schools. Tachism [French: "tache" = blot], Action painting, Abstract Expressionism and Art Brut
Category
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
$1,500
H 15.75 in W 15.25 in
Emil Schumacher Limited Edition Serigraph Terraraph Print Abstract Art Informel
Located in Surfside, FL
various schools. Tachism [French: "tache" = blot], Action painting, Abstract Expressionism and Art Brut
Category
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
$1,500
H 15.75 in W 15.25 in
Emil Schumacher Limited Edition Serigraph Terraraph Print Abstract Art Informel
Located in Surfside, FL
various schools. Tachism [French: "tache" = blot], Action painting, Abstract Expressionism and Art Brut
Category
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
$1,500
H 15.75 in W 15.25 in
Emil Schumacher Limited Edition Serigraph Terraraph Print Abstract Art Informel
Located in Surfside, FL
various schools. Tachism [French: "tache" = blot], Action painting, Abstract Expressionism and Art Brut
Category
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
$1,500
H 15.75 in W 15.25 in
Emil Schumacher Limited Edition Serigraph Terraraph Print Abstract Art Informel
Located in Surfside, FL
various schools. Tachism [French: "tache" = blot], Action painting, Abstract Expressionism and Art Brut
Category
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
$1,500
H 15.75 in W 15.25 in
Emil Schumacher Limited Edition Serigraph Terraraph Print Abstract Art Informel
Located in Surfside, FL
various schools. Tachism [French: "tache" = blot], Action painting, Abstract Expressionism and Art Brut
Category
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
$1,500
H 15.75 in W 15.25 in
Emil Schumacher Limited Edition Serigraph Terraraph Print Abstract Art Informel
Located in Surfside, FL
various schools. Tachism [French: "tache" = blot], Action painting, Abstract Expressionism and Art Brut
Category
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
$1,500
H 15.75 in W 15.25 in
Emil Schumacher Limited Edition Serigraph Terraraph Print Abstract Art Informel
Located in Surfside, FL
various schools. Tachism [French: "tache" = blot], Action painting, Abstract Expressionism and Art Brut
Category
20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
$1,500
H 15.75 in W 15.25 in
Football Team Sports Action Painting Abstract Expressionism, Sports Illustrated
By Bob Peak
Located in Miami, FL
commercial illustration as Peak strikes a balance between abstract versus figurative art. This work was done
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Acrylic
$15,000
H 18 in W 27.5 in D 2 in
Abstract action painting on canvas by M.Y., Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Abstract action painting on canvas by M.Y. I am constantly looking for different techniques
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
$930
H 59 in W 35.5 in D 1 in
"Lotus Action Figure" Abstract oil painting of woman in lotus pose in blue pool
By Carol Bennett
Located in Edgartown, MA
Abstract oil painting of a woman in lotus pose in a blue pool.
“I have an open and free-wheeling
Category
2010s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Don Quixote - Nobleman on Horse with Sheep - Action Painting
Located in Miami, FL
and fill the air. The artist combines an "Action Painting" splash technique with carefully rendered
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Tempera, Pencil
$7,500
H 14 in W 10 in
Boxer Knockout Punch - Esquire Magazine Mid- Century Sports - Action Painting
By Bob Peak
Located in Miami, FL
painting could be compared to the action painting of Abstract Expressionist Franz Kline, whose quick and
Category
1960s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Masonite
$35,000
H 24 in W 30 in D 1 in
Jet Ski Water Sport Action Wave Race in Blue Water
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
A Jet Ski - Wave Runner race is documented from an elevated position to be as abstract as it is
Category
2010s Abstract Color Photography
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
3.2 M (ACTION COMICS). Drawing on paper
By Rodrigo Spinel
Located in Miami Beach, FL
As a reflection on the value we give to objects, this series exposes examples of objects that we use daily and for different reasons ended up gaining very high prices. By redrawing t...
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, India Ink
1.0 M (DETECTIVE COMICS), 3.2 M (ACTION COMICS) and 1.2M BAT MAN, Triptych
By Rodrigo Spinel
Located in Miami Beach, FL
As a reflection on the value we give to objects, this series exposes examples of objects that we use daily and for different reasons ended up gaining very high prices. By redrawing t...
Category
2010s Abstract Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, India Ink
$4,500
H 16.93 in W 40.16 in D 1.19 in
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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of abstract action art for your needs in our varied inventory. You can easily find an example made in the Contemporary style, while we also have 6 Contemporary versions to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of abstract action art among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a choice in our collection of abstract action art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of gray, brown, beige, blue and more. Finding an appealing object in our assortment of abstract action art — no matter the origin — is easy, but Damien Hirst, Margo Hoff, Anne Kramer, Murray Hantman and Bill Barrett each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in paint, canvas and fabric, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
How Much is a Abstract Action Art?
The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a piece of abstract action art in our inventory may begin at $400 and can go as high as $85,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,550.
A Close Look at Abstract Art
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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Questions About Abstract Action Art
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Wassily Kandinsky is the father of abstract art.
- What does abstract mean in art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Abstract, in art, refers to art that rejects visual reality. Instead, abstract arts utilizes shapes, colors, forms and other gestural marks to convey a certain feeling and reality.
- How did abstract art come about?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Abstract art grew out of the desire by artists in the early 20th century, like Wassily Kandinsky, to create “pure art,” grounded not in visual reality but in the artist’s imagination.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024To describe abstract art, focus on its elements. Take notice of the types of lines and shapes the work features. Discuss its color and value, the term for the interplay between light and dark in a piece. You can also consider its texture, the materials used to produce it and how it fits into the space that surrounds it. Find a wide range of abstract art on 1stDibs.
- La ChrysomeleFebruary 23, 2021A definition of abstract art is art through which the artist doesn't attempt a visual depiction of the world. The artist may have other intentions : conveying a pure emotion, or achieving what (s)he perceives as visual perfection, etc. There are many kinds of abstract art : lyrical abstraction, geometrical abstraction, action painting… There is also an infinite spectrum between hyperrealism and pure abstraction, since one can argue that any brush stroke is by itself an abstraction of the reality — let alone flat color patches.
- What influenced abstract art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Abstract art was influenced by Postimpressionism.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
No, abstract art, by definition, is not representational. Although the shapes in an abstract composition may be based on real world objects, these objects are not recognizable in the finished work.
- Why do people like abstract art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024The reasons why people like abstract art vary. Some like the fact that they can interpret abstract pieces however they desire and enjoy using their imaginations to find meaning in various works. Others experience an emotional reaction when viewing abstract art and consider it to be moving as a result. In addition, people may appreciate the creativity and inventiveness that the creation of abstract art requires. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of abstract art.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Yes, Cubism is a form of abstract art.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Abstract art is meant to achieve an effect as opposed to representing an object, person, or a scene. Three characteristics of abstract art include: being non-representational art; valuation of shapes, colors, lines, and textures; and subjective art. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original abstract artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024The six elements of abstract art are color, form, line, shape, texture and value. Color refers to the various hues featured in a composition, while form refers to the subjects or elements of a piece. Lines and shapes are the components that make up the artwork. Textures include both physical differences in the surface of a work and effects that create the illusion of textural variations. Value, the final element, describes how light or dark the colors are. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of abstract art.
- What makes good abstract art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024What makes good abstract art is largely subjective. People tend to think of abstract art as good when it evokes an emotional response in them. Critics may judge abstract art based on its originality and creativity, as well as on the skill and technique of the artist. Shop a diverse assortment of abstract art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024There is no single painter who experimented with abstract art and Cubism. A number of artists worked in Cubism, a style of abstract art in which reality was fragmented into flat, geometric forms. Historians generally credit Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso as being the fathers of Cubism. Other Cubist painters include Fernand Léger, Alexander Archipenko, Marcel Duchamp, Juan Gris and Jean Metzinger. Shop a collection of Cubist art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024Kandinsky was called the Father of Abstract Art because he was part of a crucial moment in art history. He was influenced by styles ranging from Surrealism to Fauvism and was a leading figure in bringing together Der Blaue Reiter, a group of avant-garde artists in Munich who explored spiritual concepts through their art as a response to the materialism of the time. Wassily Kandinsky also led courses on analytical drawing and color at the Bauhaus after being appointed by founder and architect Walter Gropius to teach in Weimar in 1922. He taught at all three of the legendary school’s locations and remained with the institution until its forced closure by the Nazis in 1933. Through his work, Kandinsky pushed modern art closer to total abstraction and inspired artists like Willem de Kooning and Joan Mitchell. Explore a range of Wassily Kandinsky art on 1stDibs.
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