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Reflections on Crossing XXXIV / abstract realism, architecture, minimalism

Reflections on Crossing XXXIV / abstract realism, architecture, minimalism

By Anne Subercaseaux

Located in Burlingame, CA

Shades of sea blue-green with grey are at play in Anne Subercaseaux's meticulously painted 'Reflections on Crossing XXXIV', oil on canvas. Anne Subercaseaux finds substance in the in...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Reflections on Crossing XXXVIII / abstract realism, architecture, minimalism
Reflections on Crossing XXXVIII / abstract realism, architecture, minimalism

Reflections on Crossing XXXVIII / abstract realism, architecture, minimalism

By Anne Subercaseaux

Located in Burlingame, CA

Shades of dark cobalt blue and light blue with patterns are at play in Anne Subercaseaux's meticulously painted 'Reflections on Crossing XXXVIII', oil on canvas. Anne Subercaseaux fi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Reflections on Crossing XXV / abstract realism, architecture, minimalism
Reflections on Crossing XXV / abstract realism, architecture, minimalism

Reflections on Crossing XXV / abstract realism, architecture, minimalism

By Anne Subercaseaux

Located in Burlingame, CA

Shades of sea blue-green with grey are at play in Anne Subercaseaux's meticulously painted 'Reflections on Crossing XXIV', oil on canvas. Anne Subercaseaux finds substance in the ins...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Architecture of Chaos
Architecture of Chaos

Architecture of Chaos

Located in Zofingen, AG

viewer’s presence. This “architecture” has no single interpretation — yet it always resonates with the

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Chrysler Building Spire in Gold Light.   Art Deco Architecture
Chrysler Building Spire in Gold Light.   Art Deco Architecture

Chrysler Building Spire in Gold Light. Art Deco Architecture

By Mitchell Funk

Located in Miami, FL

spire's brilliant Art Deco design and sumptuous colors. The cropping of the image walks the razor's edge

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1990s Art Deco Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Contemporary Geometric Tech Architecture Map Graphic Abstract Acrylic Painting

Contemporary Geometric Tech Architecture Map Graphic Abstract Acrylic Painting

By Kyle Butler

Located in Buffalo, NY

Nuanced grays intersected by bright lines and dashes result in this emotive, nearly explosive, spatial investigation. Gravity Composition 02 (2022) by Kyle Butler. Acrylic, graphite,...

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Varnish, Acrylic, Panel, Graphite

Contemporary Geometric Tech Architecture Map Graphic Abstract Acrylic Painting

Contemporary Geometric Tech Architecture Map Graphic Abstract Acrylic Painting

By Kyle Butler

Located in Buffalo, NY

Nuanced grays intersected by bright lines and dashes result in this emotive, nearly explosive, spatial investigation. Gravity Composition 04 (2022) by Kyle Butler. Acrylic, graphite,...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Varnish, Acrylic, Panel, Graphite

Contemporary Geometric Tech Architecture Map Graphic Abstract Acrylic Painting

Contemporary Geometric Tech Architecture Map Graphic Abstract Acrylic Painting

By Kyle Butler

Located in Buffalo, NY

Nuanced grays intersected by bright lines and dashes result in this emotive, nearly explosive, spatial investigation. Gravity Composition 03 (2022) by Kyle Butler. Acrylic, graphite,...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Varnish, Acrylic, Panel, Graphite

Contemporary Geometric Tech Architecture Map Graphic Abstract Acrylic Painting

Contemporary Geometric Tech Architecture Map Graphic Abstract Acrylic Painting

By Kyle Butler

Located in Buffalo, NY

Nuanced grays intersected by bright lines and dashes result in this emotive, nearly explosive, spatial investigation. Gravity Composition 07 (2022) by Kyle Butler. Acrylic, graphite,...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Varnish, Acrylic, Panel, Graphite

Contemporary Geometric Tech Architecture Map Graphic Abstract Acrylic Painting

Contemporary Geometric Tech Architecture Map Graphic Abstract Acrylic Painting

By Kyle Butler

Located in Buffalo, NY

Nuanced grays intersected by bright lines and dashes result in this emotive, nearly explosive, spatial investigation. Gravity Composition 01 (2022) by Kyle Butler. Acrylic, graphite,...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Varnish, Acrylic, Panel, Graphite

Mirages #10 Landscape architectural abstract color limited edition photography
Mirages #10 Landscape architectural abstract color limited edition photography

Mirages #10 Landscape architectural abstract color limited edition photography

By Javier Rey

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Mirages. The idea of the monumental, utopian and modern city is constantly debated due to its own fragility. The idealization of the city is weak and vulnerable, threatened by the ru...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

Antique American School "City of Light" Abstract Architectural Framed Painting
Antique American School "City of Light" Abstract Architectural Framed Painting

Antique American School "City of Light" Abstract Architectural Framed Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique American modernist cityscape oil painting. Oil on canvasboard. Framed. Measuring: 21 by 17 inches overall, and 12 by 16 painting alone.. In excellent original condition. Han...

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1940s Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Kaleidoscopic Architecture Painting by Mark Kaplan
Kaleidoscopic Architecture Painting by Mark Kaplan

Kaleidoscopic Architecture Painting by Mark Kaplan

By Mark Kaplan

Located in New York, NY

Mark Kaplan (Russian, b. 1950) Les visiteurs tardifs, c. mid-late 20th century Oil on canvas 31 3/4 x 39 in. Framed: 36 1/4 x 43 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. Signed upper left

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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Haight-Ashbury Architecture and Groovy Man
Haight-Ashbury Architecture and Groovy Man

Haight-Ashbury Architecture and Groovy Man

By Mitchell Funk

Located in Miami, FL

Shipping should be around $100. Haight-Ashbury in full bloom. I single Hippie like figure is framed perfectly in the doorway to give this beautiful urban graphic scale. The image ca...

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2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Fault Line, series Architecture of Memory
Fault Line, series Architecture of Memory

Fault Line, series Architecture of Memory

Located in Zofingen, AG

, reminiscent of gothic architecture. Abstract Expressionism, dark hues, mystery, abstract form, red and black

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2010s Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

Midnight Passage, series Architecture of Memory
Midnight Passage, series Architecture of Memory

Midnight Passage, series Architecture of Memory

Located in Zofingen, AG

Memory, Urban Noir, Palette Knife Art, Black and Ochre, Abstract Cityscape, Metaphysical Space, Night

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2010s Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

Path Inward, series Architecture of Memory
Path Inward, series Architecture of Memory

Path Inward, series Architecture of Memory

Located in Zofingen, AG

A haunting stairway enveloped in shadows invites introspection and mystery. Abstract Expressionism

Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

Urban Fossil, series Architecture of Memory
Urban Fossil, series Architecture of Memory

Urban Fossil, series Architecture of Memory

Located in Zofingen, AG

- simultaneously monumental and fragile. (Urban Fossil, Abstract Architecture, Metaphysical Space, Palette Knife

Category

2010s Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil Pastel, Acrylic

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Architectural Abstract Art For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of architectural abstract art you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Find Contemporary versions now, or shop for Contemporary creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of architectural abstract art from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right choice in our collection of architectural abstract art for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, brown, black and blue. There have been many interesting object in our assortment of architectural abstract art examples over the years, but those made by Stephen Cimini, Olivier Julia, Luca Artioli, Anne Subercaseaux and Matthieu Venot are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these — often created in paint, oil paint and paper — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much is a Architectural Abstract Art?

The average selling price for a piece of architectural abstract art we offer is $2,100, while they’re typically $156 on the low end and $42,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Architectural Abstract Art
  • 1stDibs 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, 2024
    To 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, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Wassily Kandinsky is the father of abstract art.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Abstract, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    What 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 ExpertMay 30, 2024
    The 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, 2022
    Abstract 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Kandinsky 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    There 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.