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Kerala 1, colourful abstract art
By Jon Rowland
Located in Deddington, GB
Jon Rowland's abstract expressionist painting 'Kerala 1' features the colours of Kerala, located on
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Large Colourful Abstract Art on White Background by Contemporary British Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Large Colourful Abstract Art with Pink, Red, Yellow & Blue on a White Background by Contemporary
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic, Watercolor
Making Arrangements- Colourful Abstract Art: Mixed Media on Canvas
By Brad Waters
Located in London, GB
Based in Cornwall, UK Brad creates expressive and abstract paintings with a graffiti influence that
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Canvas, Oil Crayon, Acrylic, Graphite
Lucy Moore, Abstract Synapses – Good Vibrations #2, Colourful Abstract Art
By Lucy Moore
Located in Deddington, GB
Abstract Synapses – Good Vibrations #2 – Wychwood Exclusive by Lucy Moore [2021]
Original
Acrylic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Colourful Abstract Art English Hills Countryside by Contemporary British Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Colourful Abstract Landscape Painting of English Hills & Countryside by Leading Contemporary
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
At the Going Down of the Sun, Original painting on board, Colourful abstract art
By Jon Rowland
Located in Deddington, GB
with Wychwood Art at Battersea Art Fair. He was one of six contemporary artists who took part in an
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Gesso, Epoxy Resin, Board
Library, Semi Abstract Literary Artwork, Abstract Painting, Bright Colourful Art
Located in Deddington, GB
composition.
Rosie Shorrock, painter, is available for sale online and in our art gallery at Wychwood Art
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Panel
Dreamed Garden, Colourful Abstract Flower Painting, French Art, Abstract Art
By Mary Chaplin
Located in Deddington, GB
a stone wall seen in an abstract way, to express the poetic feelings of the moment.
Mary Chaplin is
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Composition by ANDRÉ LANSKOY - Abstract painting, colourful art
By André Lanskoy
Located in London, GB
he was discovered by the art dealer Wilhelm Uhde, a valuable contact who helped him gain his first
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Seize the moment, abstract original art, colourful painting
By Maggie LaPorte Banks
Located in Deddington, GB
Maggie LaPorte Banks. Seize the moment. [2022]
original
Collage and acrylic paint on canvas.
Image size: H:50 cm x W:50 cm
Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:50 cm x W:50 cm x D:1.5c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Minor Meteor - colourful, abstract, pop art, painted steel sculpture
By Viktor Mitic
Located in Bloomfield, ON
abstract sculptures at the Muramatsu Gallery in Tokyo, The Armory Show in NYC, Art Chicago and in Toronto
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Julia Craig, Nocturne, Original Abstract Painting, Colourful Contemporary Art
By Julia Craig
Located in Deddington, GB
Julia Craig
Nocturne
Original Abstract Painting
Acrylic Paint on Board
Image Size: H 19cm x W 19cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Board
Mary Chaplin, Tears of the Garden, Floral Art, Abstract Art, Colourful Art
By Mary Chaplin
Located in Deddington, GB
a figurative representation of light in landscapes and still life to an abstract and more personal
Category
2010s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Passion Wave, Original painting, Abstract art, Mixed media, Colourful
By Jon Rowland
Located in Deddington, GB
This painting and 'Release' are pure abstracts, demonstrating the effects of different attitudes
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Pastel, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Graphite
Approaching Calm, Original painting, Abstract art, Mixed media, Colourful
By Jon Rowland
Located in Deddington, GB
bothy thinking about things not usually considered, I found myself in the zone of abstract expressionism
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Pastel, Ink, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Graphite
Colourful Impact Abstract Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
period property. Stunning range of exciting colors - all mingled together in a beautiful abstract
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Awakening, Original painting, Abstract art, Landscape, Desert, Colourful, Pink
By Alanna Eakin
Located in Deddington, GB
Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look
Expressive abstract
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Mixed Media, Oil
Burning Sands, Original Painting, Colourful Abstract Strokes, Art, landscape
By Jane Wachman
Located in Deddington, GB
Jane Wachman
Burning Sands
Original Contemporary Painting
Acrylic Paint on Canvas
Canvas Size: H 63cm x W 63cm x D 4cm
Framed Size: H 66cm x W 66cm x D 5.5cm
Sold Framed in a White F...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Purple Heart - bright, colourful, abstract, pop art, painted steel sculpture
By Viktor Mitic
Located in Bloomfield, ON
at Sheridan College. He has exhibited his post-Pop inspired paintings, prints and colourful abstract
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Jessie Woodward, #255, Original Abstract Painting, Bright Colourful Art
By Jessie Woodward
Located in Deddington, GB
look
Mixed media abstract painting with gold glitter.
Jessie Woodward is an abstract painter and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Glitter, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Pen
Swift - bright, colourful, abstract, pop art, painted stainless steel sculpture
By Viktor Mitic
Located in Bloomfield, ON
College. He has exhibited his post-Pop inspired paintings, prints and colourful abstract sculptures at the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Colourful Abstract Painting "Stream"
By Tay Dall
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A colourful, unique and vivid painting on canvas. Framing on request.
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Albury Fields, Paula Cherry, Original Abstract Painting, Colourful Landscape Art
By Paula Cherry
Located in Deddington, GB
Paula Cherry
Albury Fields
Original Abstract Landscape Painting
Acrylic on Canvas
Canvas Size: H 90
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Paint Patch (textured abstract oil painting collage colourful emerging art)
By Lucas Biagini
Located in Quebec, Quebec
Lucas Biagini is a Canadian Contemporary artist who's focus is on the materiality of oil paint.
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
'Verni' Colourful 1970s Abstract Oil Painting
By Suzanne Vattier
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
corner
Oil painting on board, framed
Framed size: 19 x 22 inches
Fabulous 1970s abstract oil painting
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,594 Sale Price
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Colourful Modern British Abstract Painting Squares
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Contemporary British artist, 21 st century
oil on board/wood, unframed
size: 16 x 16 inches
double sided image
This came from a private collection of artworks by the artist, a few of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,649 Sale Price
20% Off
Passenger, Bright Gestural Abstract Painting, Elegant Colourful Statement Art
Located in Deddington, GB
Passenger [2023]
Please note that insitu images are purely an indication of how a piece may look
Extra Large Oil on linen . I attempt to create spaces that are simultaneously physic...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Linen, Oil
Cubist Abstract, Purple, Colourful Oil Painting, Original
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Cubist Abstract, Purple, Colourful Oil Painting, Original
By French artist 'Mauduil', 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$984 Sale Price
20% Off
Huge Colourful Expressionist Abstract Signed Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Huge Colourful Abstract, Signed Oil Painting
Finnish School, 20th Century
Signed by the artist on
Category
20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$3,243 Sale Price
32% Off
Vibrant Abstract, Blue, Colourful Oil Painting, Original
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Vibrant Abstract, Blue, Colourful Oil Painting, Original
By French artist 'L.Polevin', 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$984 Sale Price
20% Off
Contemporary British Abstract Original Painting Colourful Figures
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition
by Sally Vaughan (contemporary)
gouache painting on card, unframed
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gouache
$544 Sale Price
20% Off
Colourful Abstract Acrylic Painting Contemporary British Artist
By Minty Ramsey
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Colourful Abstract Painting
by Minty Ramsey, British contemporary
acrylic painting on Canvas
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Colourful Abstract Acrylic Painting Contemporary British Artist
By Minty Ramsey
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Colourful Abstract Painting
by Minty Ramsey, British contemporary
spray paint/acrylic painting on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Spray Paint, Acrylic
$934 Sale Price
20% Off
Construction and Movement - sculpture, geometric, abstract, aluminum, colourful
By Eric Tardif
Located in Bloomfield, ON
Quebec artist Éric Tardif’s colourful and engaging abstract sculptures invite the viewer to think
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Sinbad's Voyage - contemporary abstract colourful acrylic painting
By Brian Bartlett
Located in London, GB
Following a BA in Fine Art at Portsmouth, Brian Bartlett was awarded a travel scholarship to the
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Colourful Modern British Abstract Painting Alphabet Letters
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Contemporary British artist, 21st century
oil on board, unframed
size: 18 x 22 inches
This came from a private collection of artworks by the artist, a few of which are signed 'Andrew...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,649 Sale Price
20% Off
Vision Périphérique - contemporary colourful abstract graffiti painting
By Brad Waters
Located in London, GB
Based in Cornwall, UK Brad creates expressive and abstract paintings with a graffiti influence that
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Ink, Spray Paint, Acrylic
Colourful Abstract Rusted Metal Composition "Abstract Colours II"
Located in Cape Town, ZA
Nyasha Mashumba, having been the apprentice of Mark Hilltout, has now carved out a career for himself as artist and designer, utilizing the medium and craft he has mastered over the ...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron
Bouquet in a yellow vase, Floral art, colourful abstract painting on canvas
By Mary Chaplin
Located in Deddington, GB
our lives, through my art, I wish to transmit this myriad of beneficial feelings.
This work is made
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Colourful Abstract, French Expressionist Original Painting
By Akos Biro
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
colourful, original painting by the very popular and highly regarded Hungarian/ French painter, Akos Biro
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Colourful Abstract Painting "Suspended Animation 1"
By Tay Dall
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A colourful, unique and vivid abstract oil painting on canvas. Framing on request.
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Colourful Abstract Painting "Small Intuition 3"
By Tay Dall
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A colourful, unique and vivid small painting on canvas. Framing on request.
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Contemporary British Abstract Original Painting Pink Interior Colourful
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition
by Sally Vaughan (contemporary)
gouache painting on card, unframed
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Contemporary British Original Painting Quirky Horse Colourful Abstract
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Composition
signed initials by Sally Vaughan (contemporary)
gouache painting on card
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Colourful Abstract Painting "New Shimmer 8"
By Tay Dall
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A colourful, unique and vivid painting on canvas, created with pouring enamel. Framing on request.
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Colourful Abstract Painting "New Intuition 7"
By Tay Dall
Located in Cape Town, ZA
A colourful, unique and vivid poured enamel painting on stretched canvas. Ready to hang. Framing on
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Materials
Enamel
Abstract Mountains, Stylised Scene, Colourful Oil Painting, Signed
By Sophie Danielle Rubinstain
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Abstract Mountains, Stylised Scene, Colourful Oil Painting, Signed
By French artist Sophie Danielle
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Large Spanish Geometric Abstract Painting - Colourful Statement shapes
By Enric Crous-Vidal
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Large Abstract, Colourful Stylised Oil Painting, Original
By Spanish artist ENRIC CROUS-VIDAL (1908
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,649 Sale Price
20% Off
The Gorge, large abstract painting, Landscape , colourful painting
By Jon Rowland
Located in Deddington, GB
abstracts the scenes to create his art.
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
In My Head - In My Room, Original painting, Abstract art, Mixed media, Colourful
By Jon Rowland
Located in Deddington, GB
bothy thinking about things not usually considered, I found myself in the zone of abstract expressionism
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Paper, Pastel, Ink, Graphite
Sunology - Abstract, Sculpture, Sphere, Ball, Colourful
By Richard Slee
Located in London, GB
Sunology by sculptor Richard Slee
Richard Slee’s sculptural work grew from his “love of the Afrofuturist Music of Sun Ra and his ‘Cosmic Philosophy’, resulting from his claimed ali...
Category
2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Resin, Plywood
Colourful Modern British Black Board Abstract Legs & Skirts
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Contemporary British artist, 21st century
oil on thick wood panel, unframed
size: 27 x 13 inches
This came from a private collection of artworks by the artist, a few of which are sig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,649 Sale Price
20% Off
Colourful Modern British Paint Brush Expressionist Abstract artwork
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Contemporary British artist, 21st century
oil on board, unframed
size: 18 x 22 inches
This came from a private collection of artworks by the artist, a few of which are signed 'Andrew...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
$1,649 Sale Price
20% Off
Jeopardy - geometric, abstract, colourful, strong, bold, squares, rectangles
By Brian Neish
Located in London, GB
Brian Neish is fascinated by painted surfaces, particularly surfaces having to endure the extremes of sunlight, wind, frost and rain. He calls the appearance of these debilitating ef...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Happening - geometric, abstract, colourful, strong, bold, squares, rectangles
By Brian Neish
Located in London, GB
Brian Neish is fascinated by painted surfaces, particularly surfaces having to endure the extremes of sunlight, wind, frost and rain. He calls the appearance of these debilitating ef...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Defiance - geometric, abstract, colourful, strong, bold, squares, rectangles
By Brian Neish
Located in London, GB
Brian Neish is fascinated by painted surfaces, particularly surfaces having to endure the extremes of sunlight, wind, frost and rain. He calls the appearance of these debilitating ef...
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Daisy - bright, colourful, expressive, gestural abstract, acrylic on paper
By Milly Ristvedt
Located in Bloomfield, ON
In this expressive, colourful abstract by Milly Ristvedt a melange of complementary colours appear
Category
1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Paper
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Colourful Abstract Art For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact piece of colourful abstract art you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. There are many Abstract, Contemporary and Modern versions of these works for sale. Finding the perfect item from our selection of colourful abstract art may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right choice in our collection of colourful abstract art is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes gray, brown, beige and blue. There have been many interesting object in our assortment of colourful abstract art examples over the years, but those made by Scott Pattinson, Milly Ristvedt, Brian Bartlett, Lidia Domagała and Adam Cohen are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these — often created in paint, fabric and canvas — can elevate any room of your home. If space is limited, you can find a small option in this array of colourful abstract art measuring 4.73 high and 4.34 wide, while our inventory also includes works up to 180 across to better suit those in the market for a large piece of colourful abstract art.
How Much is a Colourful Abstract Art?
A piece of colourful abstract art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $2,057, while the lowest priced sells for $184 and the highest can go for as much as $100,000.
Finding the Right Abstract-paintings for You
Bring audacious experiments with color and textures to your living room, dining room or home office. Abstract paintings, large or small, will stand out in your space, encouraging conversation and introducing a museum-like atmosphere that’s welcoming and conducive to creating memorable gatherings.
Abstract art has origins in 19th-century Europe, but it came into its own as a significant movement during the 20th century. Early practitioners of abstraction included Wassily Kandinsky, although painters were exploring nonfigurative art prior to the influential Russian artist’s efforts, which were inspired by music and religion. Abstract painters endeavored to create works that didn’t focus on the outside world’s conventional subjects, and even when artists depicted realistic subjects, they worked in an abstract mode to do so.
In 1940s-era New York City, a group of painters working in the abstract mode created radical work that looked to European avant-garde artists as well as to the art of ancient cultures, prioritizing improvisation, immediacy and direct personal expression. While they were never formally affiliated with one another, we know them today as Abstract Expressionists.
The male contingent of the Abstract Expressionists, which includes Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning and Robert Motherwell, is frequently cited in discussing leading figures of this internationally influential postwar art movement. However, the women of Abstract Expressionism, such as Helen Frankenthaler, Lee Krasner, Joan Mitchell and others, were equally involved in the art world of the time. Sexism, family obligations and societal pressures contributed to a long history of their being overlooked, but the female Abstract Expressionists experimented vigorously, developed their own style and produced significant bodies of work.
Draw your guests into abstract oil paintings across different eras and countries of origin. On 1stDibs, you’ll find an expansive range of abstract paintings along with a guide on how to arrange your wonderful new wall art.
If you’re working with a small living space, a colorful, oversize work can create depth in a given room, but there isn’t any need to overwhelm your interior with a sprawling pièce de résistance. Colorful abstractions of any size can pop against a white wall in your living room, but if you’re working with a colored backdrop, you may wish to stick to colors that complement the decor that is already in the space. Alternatively, let your painting make a statement on its own, regardless of its surroundings, or group it, gallery-style, with other works.
Questions About Colourful Abstract 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.
- 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Yes, Cubism is a form of abstract art.
- 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 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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