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Joan Miro, L'oeuvre Graphique, rare original 1970s offset lithograph poster
Joan Miro, L'oeuvre Graphique, rare original 1970s offset lithograph poster

Joan Miro, L'oeuvre Graphique, rare original 1970s offset lithograph poster

By Joan Miró

Located in New York, NY

Joan Miró Miro, L'oeuvre Graphique, 1974 Offset lithograph poster Unsigned Unnumbered 28 1/5 × 21 1/2 inches Unframed Published by the Musee d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris

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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

The Show is Over - rare long discontinued limited edition Dallas Museum poster

The Show is Over - rare long discontinued limited edition Dallas Museum poster

By Christopher Wool

Located in New York, NY

Christopher Wool The Show is Over, 2000 Offset Lithograph poster 36 × 24 inches Limited Edition of approx 100 (unnumbered) Unframed This collectible offset lithograph poster was pu...

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Early 2000s Minimalist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Martin Kippenberger Self-Portraits, rare poster designed by Christopher Wool
Martin Kippenberger Self-Portraits, rare poster designed by Christopher Wool

Martin Kippenberger Self-Portraits, rare poster designed by Christopher Wool

By Christopher Wool

Located in New York, NY

Christopher Wool Martin Kippenberger Self-Portraits Poster, 2005 Offset lithographic poster in colours on smooth wove paper. 36 × 24 inches Published by Luhring Augustine Unframed T...

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Early 2000s Minimalist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Clara, Clara (Hand Signed by Richard Serra) Rare vintage Centre Pompidou poster
Clara, Clara (Hand Signed by Richard Serra) Rare vintage Centre Pompidou poster

Clara, Clara (Hand Signed by Richard Serra) Rare vintage Centre Pompidou poster

By Richard Serra

Located in New York, NY

Richard Serra Clara, Clara (Hand Signed by Richard Serra), 1983 Offset Lithograph Poster (Hand signed by Richard Serra) Boldly signed with black marker on the front Frame Included: h...

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1980s Minimalist Abstract Prints

Materials

Permanent Marker, Lithograph, Offset

RARE Yvon Lambert Gallery mailer (Hand Signed and Addressed by Dennis Oppenheim)
RARE Yvon Lambert Gallery mailer (Hand Signed and Addressed by Dennis Oppenheim)

RARE Yvon Lambert Gallery mailer (Hand Signed and Addressed by Dennis Oppenheim)

By Dennis A. Oppenheim

Located in New York, NY

Dennis Oppenheim Directed Seeding -Wheat, Historic Yvon Lambert Gallery Poster (Hand Signed and Addressed by Dennis Oppenheim), 1969 Offset lithograph poster. Hand signed, inscribed....

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1960s Conceptual Abstract Prints

Materials

Offset, Lithograph

ARP, Jean. Sphere de sable ( RARE LIMITED EDITION), No. 13 of 20 copies .
ARP, Jean. Sphere de sable ( RARE LIMITED EDITION), No. 13 of 20 copies .

ARP, Jean. Sphere de sable ( RARE LIMITED EDITION), No. 13 of 20 copies .

By Jean Arp

Located in New York, NY

ARP, Jean, poems by Georges HUGNET. Paris; Robert-J. Godet 193. Collection "Pour mes amis" With 35 illustrations integrated with the text (2 full-page), by J. Arp. Small 8vo, [...

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1940s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Other Medium

Rare Early 1900s Stylish & Abstract Hand Carved Teakwood Sculpture, Kissing Pair
Rare Early 1900s Stylish & Abstract Hand Carved Teakwood Sculpture, Kissing Pair

Rare Early 1900s Stylish & Abstract Hand Carved Teakwood Sculpture, Kissing Pair

Located in Lisse, NL

Beautifully stylized sculpture of a couple in a loving embrace. This early 20th century work of art is part of the 'modernist school' that was at the start of making art more and mo...

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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Rare American Industrial Modern Art Mary Shaffer Signed Glass Bronze Sculpture
Rare American Industrial Modern Art Mary Shaffer Signed Glass Bronze Sculpture

Rare American Industrial Modern Art Mary Shaffer Signed Glass Bronze Sculpture

By Mary Shaffer

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and spectacular freestanding American Post-Modernist industrial slumped glass and bronze sculpture by Mary Shaffer (United States, b.1947) Cube #9. circa 1991. Materials: G...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Pierre Giraudon paperweight Pop Art Lucite sculpture 1970’s
Rare Pierre Giraudon paperweight Pop Art Lucite sculpture 1970’s

Rare Pierre Giraudon paperweight Pop Art Lucite sculpture 1970’s

By Pierre Giraudon

Located in Delft, NL

Rare Pierre Giraudon paperweight Pop Art Lucite sculpture 1970’s Glow in the Dark

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Art Deco Cubist Rare 'Comet' Car Mascot by Becquerel, French, circa 1920-1925
Art Deco Cubist Rare 'Comet' Car Mascot by Becquerel, French, circa 1920-1925

Art Deco Cubist Rare 'Comet' Car Mascot by Becquerel, French, circa 1920-1925

By André Vincent Becquerel

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Very Rare Hood Ornament - Car Mascot. Silvered bronze, mounted on Italian portoro marble display base, a beautifully presented example. Very nice Automobilia piece. Perfect paperweig...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda bowl , 1980’s
Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda bowl , 1980’s

Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda bowl , 1980’s

By Kjell Engman

Located in Delft, NL

Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda bowl , 1980’s

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Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Sweden teacup , 1980’s
Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Sweden teacup , 1980’s

Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Sweden teacup , 1980’s

By Kjell Engman

Located in Delft, NL

Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Sweden teacup , 1980’s Dimensions: 15cm H, 14cmW, 12,5cm D Condition: Good Period: 1980’s Origin: Sweden Designer: Kjell Engman Manufacturer: Kosta ...

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Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Sculpture, 1980’s
Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Sculpture, 1980’s

Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda Sculpture, 1980’s

By Kjell Engman

Located in Delft, NL

Unique piece by Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda. In mint condition. Abstract glass art.    

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Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Two Rare Signed Hand Blown Glass Sculptures by John Bingham
Two Rare Signed Hand Blown Glass Sculptures by John Bingham

Two Rare Signed Hand Blown Glass Sculptures by John Bingham

By John Bingham

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of two clear art glass orb sculptures by John Bingham, circa 1980. Signed (engraved) "John Bingham" the base of the rims. Dimensions listed are for the larger of the two. S...

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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda set of glassware teacup vase and sugar pot
Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda set of glassware teacup vase and sugar pot

Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda set of glassware teacup vase and sugar pot

Located in Delft, NL

Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda set of glassware teacup vase and sugar pot, 1980’s Dimensions: Vase: 22,5cm H, 11cm W, 5cm D Teacup: 15cm W, 14cm D ,13 cm H Sugar pot: 15 cm H, 13c...

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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Abstract Mid Century Ceramic Mosaic Tile Wall Art! Teak Frame. 1950s Table
Rare Abstract Mid Century Ceramic Mosaic Tile Wall Art! Teak Frame. 1950s Table

Rare Abstract Mid Century Ceramic Mosaic Tile Wall Art! Teak Frame. 1950s Table

By Evelyn & Jerome Ackerman

Located in Peoria, AZ

SUPERB ! MID-CENTURY MODERN ABSTRACT HANDCRAFTED TILE MOSAIC DIMENSIONS: Approx. 26" by 14" Dated 1953 This magnificent mosaic wall art work is a spectacular example of the...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Teak

Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda set of glassware teacup vase and sugar pot
Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda set of glassware teacup vase and sugar pot

Rare Kjell Engman for Kosta Boda set of glassware teacup vase and sugar pot

By Kjell Engman

Located in Delft, NL

Dimensions: Vase: 22,5cm H, 11cm W, 5cm D Teacup: 15cm W, 14cm D ,13 cm H Sugar pot: 15 cm H, 13cm W, 5 cm D All are in mint condition. Collectable items very rare artist collection.

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Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Rare Early Important Flower Abstract Modernist New York Israeli Oil Painting
Rare Early Important Flower Abstract Modernist New York Israeli Oil Painting

Rare Early Important Flower Abstract Modernist New York Israeli Oil Painting

By Abraham Pariente

Located in Buffalo, NY

Modernist orchid flower still life oil painting by Abraham Pariente. Oil on canvas, circa 1980. Signed. Displayed in a modernist frame. Important large and impressive work!

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1990s Abstract Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rare Early Important Flower Abstract Modernist New York Israeli Oil Painting
Rare Early Important Flower Abstract Modernist New York Israeli Oil Painting

Rare Early Important Flower Abstract Modernist New York Israeli Oil Painting

By Abraham Pariente

Located in Buffalo, NY

Modernist orchid flower still life oil painting by Abraham Pariente. Oil on canvas, circa 1980. Signed. Displayed in a modernist frame. Important large and impressive work!

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1990s Abstract Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Rare Israeli Surrealist Judaica Abstract Lithograph Naftali Bezem
Rare Israeli Surrealist Judaica Abstract Lithograph Naftali Bezem

Rare Israeli Surrealist Judaica Abstract Lithograph Naftali Bezem

By Naftali Bezem

Located in Surfside, FL

Fine lithograph on deckle edged French Arches paper. Pencil signed and numbered from edition of 150. A Surrealist Judaica scene of a bearded man (Rabbi) in a boat with Shabbat candle...

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20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Rare, early modernist oil painting by a San Francisco Bay Area abstract artist
Rare, early modernist oil painting by a San Francisco Bay Area abstract artist

Rare, early modernist oil painting by a San Francisco Bay Area abstract artist

By Lucien Labaudt

Located in Colfax, CA

An early painting by influential San Francisco Bay Area modern artist Lucien Labaudt. Works by Labaudt do not show up often in the open market, and this work is in fine, original con...

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1920s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Tony De Lap - An Evening With the Spirits - rare porcelain plate with gilt edge
Tony De Lap - An Evening With the Spirits - rare porcelain plate with gilt edge

Tony De Lap - An Evening With the Spirits - rare porcelain plate with gilt edge

By Tony Delap

Located in New York, NY

Artist signature fired onto the underside of the plate An Evening with the Spirits. 1984. Porcelain plate with gilt edge. Given to attendees of “An Evening with the Spirits”, a fundr...

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1980s Abstract Geometric More Art

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Petite Chouette 1949, Rare Picasso Ceramic Pitcher, Ramié Catalogue No. 82
Petite Chouette 1949, Rare Picasso Ceramic Pitcher, Ramié Catalogue No. 82

Petite Chouette 1949, Rare Picasso Ceramic Pitcher, Ramié Catalogue No. 82

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Eltville am Rhein, DE

Pablo Picasso Malaga 1881 - 1973 Mougins Petite Chouette, 1949 White earthware with engobe decoration, glazed interior 13 x 15 x 11 cm Impressed studio marke to undersite "EDITION P...

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1940s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

African Tribal Art Antique Ancient Koma Terracotta Ghana Abstract Sculpture
African Tribal Art Antique Ancient Koma Terracotta Ghana Abstract Sculpture

African Tribal Art Antique Ancient Koma Terracotta Ghana Abstract Sculpture

Located in London, GB

A striking abstract modelled terracotta figural torso the expressive visage gesticulating with open singing mouth and beard and ridged coiffure carrying a object on his back, in heav...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Ghanaian Tribal Art

Materials

Terracotta

Hand-Gilded-Constant Gardener-the last Artist Proof-Rare X-Large-Awarded Artist
Hand-Gilded-Constant Gardener-the last Artist Proof-Rare X-Large-Awarded Artist

Hand-Gilded-Constant Gardener-the last Artist Proof-Rare X-Large-Awarded Artist

By Shizico Yi

Located in London, GB

This is an unique one-off Artist Proof, in a rare Extra-Large square format. A special Proof that only 3 have been made with hand gilded Gold Leaf. The outstanding hand-painted qual...

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2010s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Nassos Daphnos, Structures (Rare Leo Castelli Gallery invitation
Nassos Daphnos, Structures (Rare Leo Castelli Gallery invitation

Nassos Daphnos, Structures (Rare Leo Castelli Gallery invitation

By Nassos Daphnis

Located in New York, NY

The emotionally fired Abstract Expressionism with its spontaneity and seemingly unbridled technique was as foreign to Daphnis as academic art, which he also rejected as shallow and c...

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1960s Abstract Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

1960s Rare Monumental Sculptural Rattan and Wood Mixed Media Abstract Art
1960s Rare Monumental Sculptural Rattan and Wood Mixed Media Abstract Art

1960s Rare Monumental Sculptural Rattan and Wood Mixed Media Abstract Art

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, mixed media art sculpture on wood board you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivoc...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Paint

Henry Varnum Poor Rare Abstract Plate
Henry Varnum Poor Rare Abstract Plate

Henry Varnum Poor Rare Abstract Plate

By Henry Varnum Poor

Located in Sharon, CT

An unusual and important abstract work for this important artist and potter.

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Mid Century Modern Art Abstract Drip Oil Painting After Jackson Pollock 60s
Rare Mid Century Modern Art Abstract Drip Oil Painting After Jackson Pollock 60s

Rare Mid Century Modern Art Abstract Drip Oil Painting After Jackson Pollock 60s

By (after) Jackson Pollock

Located in Peoria, AZ

RARE ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONIST WORK! MODERN ART CUT & LAYERED INCREDIBLE WOOD DRIP TECHNIQUE OIL PAINTING!

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Bengt Orup, Johansfors – XL Abstract Decor Vase, Sweden, 1963 Rare
Bengt Orup, Johansfors – XL Abstract Decor Vase, Sweden, 1963 Rare

Bengt Orup, Johansfors – XL Abstract Decor Vase, Sweden, 1963 Rare

By Bengt Orup, Johansfors Glasbruk

Located in Stockholm, SE

Hand-blown clear glass vase designed by Bengt Orup for Johansfors Glasbruk, Sweden, 1963. The surface is decorated with engraved abstract linear motifs, a technique characteristic of...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Rare French Deco Inspired Abstract Geometric Wool Rug 9'2''x12'1''
Rare French Deco Inspired Abstract Geometric Wool Rug 9'2''x12'1''

Rare French Deco Inspired Abstract Geometric Wool Rug 9'2''x12'1''

By Amara Rugs

Located in Torrance, CA

Featuring a complex abstract geometric pattern in a sophisticated palette of soft neutrals with subtle hints of pink and gold. This unique design adds depth and intrigue to modern an...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Art Deco Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Abstract Art Chairs Attributed to Bohuslav Horak, Czechoslovakia, 1980s
Pair of Abstract Art Chairs Attributed to Bohuslav Horak, Czechoslovakia, 1980s

Pair of Abstract Art Chairs Attributed to Bohuslav Horak, Czechoslovakia, 1980s

By Bohuslav Horák

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a Pair of Extremally Rare Abstract and Very Sculptural Art Chairs designed by Bohuslav Horak (attr.).

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Vintage 1980s Czech Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Art pottery Vide-Poche or plate by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, Sweden
Art pottery Vide-Poche or plate by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, Sweden

Art pottery Vide-Poche or plate by Inger Persson for Rörstrand, Sweden

By Rörstrand, Inger Persson

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

A signed rare abstract Scandinavian Mid- century modern art ceramic plate made by Inger Persson in the 1960s for Rörstrand, Sweden.

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Ceramic

Leonardo Nierman RARE Original Bronze Sculpture Hand Signed Abstract Modern Art
Leonardo Nierman RARE Original Bronze Sculpture Hand Signed Abstract Modern Art

Leonardo Nierman RARE Original Bronze Sculpture Hand Signed Abstract Modern Art

By Leonardo Nierman

Located in Bloomington, MN

Leonardo Nierman's more recent One-Man shows include those at the Museum of Modern Art in Mexico City in 1972; and in 1973, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Bogota, Columbia, the Lo...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mihail CHEMIAKIN Original PAINTING Large Authentic Signed Rare Art oil Abstract
Mihail CHEMIAKIN Original PAINTING Large Authentic Signed Rare Art oil Abstract

Mihail CHEMIAKIN Original PAINTING Large Authentic Signed Rare Art oil Abstract

By Mihail Chemiakin

Located in Bloomington, MN

As an artist Chemiakin is forever famous for the color, passion, uniqueness and many other Expressionist Art ideals that his images reflect. And all the paintings Chemiakin has crea...

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20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Pastel

ROBERT NATKIN Original Acrylic PAINTING Abstract Art Rare SIGNED BY HIM 4 TIMES
ROBERT NATKIN Original Acrylic PAINTING Abstract Art Rare SIGNED BY HIM 4 TIMES

ROBERT NATKIN Original Acrylic PAINTING Abstract Art Rare SIGNED BY HIM 4 TIMES

By Robert Natkin

Located in Bloomington, MN

Robert Natkin Authentic and Original Acrylic Painting Signed 4 Times, Professionally Custom Framed and listed with the Submit Best Offer option Accepting Offers Now: The item up fo...

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20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

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Questions About Rare 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.