Nicola Carrino On Sale

Nicola Carrino was an Italian sculptor who was self-taught. His neo-realistic style quickly evolved into abstract post-cubism with a strong link to the materials. His style changed further to be informal with the assembly of recycled materials in geometric compositions. After having initially started out in painting, Carrino became part of the Gruppo 1 in Rome in 1962, applying himself to the design of sculptures constructed with industrial objects and materials, in search of rational order. As an advocate of changes to the environment, in 1969 he carried out big, three-dimensional metallic geometric modules that were able to give spaces a variety of interrelations, either planned or free. Carrino's works, exhibited in important museums in Italy and elsewhere, are often monumental installations that affect the landscape or urban environment.

Explore a vast range of abstract prints on 1stDibs to find a piece to enhance your existing collection or transform a space.

Unlike figurative paintings and other figurative art, which focuses on realism and representational perspectives, abstract art concentrates on visual interpretation. An artist may use a single color or simple geometric forms to create a world of depth. Printmaking has a rich history of abstraction. Through materials like stone, metal, wood and wax, an image can be transferred from one surface to another.

During the 19th century, iconic artists, including Edvard Munch, Paul Cézanne, Georgiana Houghton and others, began exploring works based on shapes and colors. This was a departure from the academic conventions of European painting and would influence the rise of 20th-century abstraction and its pioneers, like Pablo Picasso and Piet Mondrian.

Some leaders of European abstraction, including Franz Kline, were influenced by the gestural shapes of East Asian calligraphy. Calligraphy interprets poetry, songs, symbols or other means of storytelling into art, from works on paper in Japan to elements of Islamic architecture.

Bold, daring and expressive, abstract art is constantly evolving and dazzling viewers. And entire genres have blossomed from it, such as Color Field painting and Minimalism.

The collection of abstract art prints on 1stDibs includes etchings, lithographs, screen-prints and other works, and you can find prints by artists such as Joan Miró, Alexander Calder and more.