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Defiance - geometric, abstract, colourful, strong, bold, squares, rectangles
Defiance - geometric, abstract, colourful, strong, bold, squares, rectangles

Brian NeishDefiance - geometric, abstract, colourful, strong, bold, squares, rectangles, 2023

$3,327

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

Idyll - contemporary abstract geometric colourful contemporary oil painting
Idyll - contemporary abstract geometric colourful contemporary oil painting

Brian NeishIdyll - contemporary abstract geometric colourful contemporary oil painting, 2020

$2,495

Idyll - contemporary abstract geometric colourful contemporary oil painting

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

Offering - colourful, lyrical, gestural abstract, acrylic & crayon on canvas
Offering - colourful, lyrical, gestural abstract, acrylic & crayon on canvas

Alice TeichertOffering - colourful, lyrical, gestural abstract, acrylic & crayon on canvas, 2022

$13,500

Offering - colourful, lyrical, gestural abstract, acrylic & crayon on canvas

By Alice Teichert

Located in Bloomfield, ON

Using a glorious tapestry of rich colours…burnished copper, yellow, red, purple and blue, Alice Teichert’s acrylic painting, “Offering” seems to evoke images of ancient offerings mad...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Crayon, Acrylic

Large Colourful Abstract Figurative Market Scene Oil Painting 2000

Large Colourful Abstract Figurative Market Scene Oil Painting 2000, c. 2000

$1,663Sale Price|20% Off

Large Colourful Abstract Figurative Market Scene Oil Painting 2000

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

: 2000 Size: 37 x 27 inches Signature: Signed and dated Provenance: Private modern art collection

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil

Contemporary British Abstract Painting Colourful Wacky Portrait Of Man
Contemporary British Abstract Painting Colourful Wacky Portrait Of Man

Bolly FrostContemporary British Abstract Painting Colourful Wacky Portrait Of Man

$1,331Sale Price|20% Off

Contemporary British Abstract Painting Colourful Wacky Portrait Of Man

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

'Abstract Portrait' by Bolly Frost Acrylic painting on canvas signed painting: 24 x 18 inches

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Aztec - contemporary bright colourful abstract acrylic painting
Aztec - contemporary bright colourful abstract acrylic painting

Brian BartlettAztec - contemporary bright colourful abstract acrylic painting, 2020

$2,079

Aztec - contemporary bright colourful abstract acrylic painting

By Brian Bartlett

Located in London, GB

Artist's statement: ‘My paintings start with an idea, often of an image remembered, it might be a landscape, an interior or a still-life. As I paint, I try to reduce and simplify the...

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Paragon - abstract geometrical colourful white painting canvas
Paragon - abstract geometrical colourful white painting canvas

Brian NeishParagon - abstract geometrical colourful white painting canvas, 2020

$3,327

Paragon - abstract geometrical colourful white painting canvas

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 Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Colourful Abstract Flowers on White Background by Contemporary British Artist
Colourful Abstract Flowers on White Background by Contemporary British Artist

Angela WakefieldColourful Abstract Flowers on White Background by Contemporary British Artist, 2021

$1,774Sale Price|34% Off

Colourful Abstract Flowers on White Background by Contemporary British Artist

By Angela Wakefield

Located in Preston, GB

Colourful Painting of Abstract Flowers on a White Background by Contemporary British Artist, Angela

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Early 2000s Abstract Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Gesso, Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Watercolor

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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
  • How did abstract art come about?
    1 Answer
    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.

  • How do you describe abstract art?
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    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.
  • What is an abstract piece of art?
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    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.
  • What influenced abstract art?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Abstract art was influenced by Postimpressionism.

  • Can abstract art be representational?
    1 Answer
    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.

  • Who was the father of abstract art?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Wassily Kandinsky is the father of abstract art.

  • What does abstract mean in art?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What are the six elements of abstract art?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What makes good abstract art?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Why do people like abstract art?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Is Cubism a form of abstract art?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Yes, Cubism is a form of abstract art.

  • What are three characteristics of abstract art?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Why was Kandinsky called the Father of Abstract Art?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Which painter experimented with abstract art and Cubism?
    1 Answer
    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.

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