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Abstract Painting for Sale

Abstract painting stands in contrast to representational art, where capturing a subject's likeness is the main objective. Instead, abstraction moves away from figurative representation, prioritizing emotion, color, shape, and composition. Even without a clear subject, abstract art can evoke deep feelings and interpretations, allowing viewers to experience the artwork on a personal level.

The origins of abstract painting are often linked to Vassily Kandinsky, one of the pioneers of 20th-century abstraction. His revolutionary approach, alongside Kazimir Malevich, Piet Mondrian, and František Kupka, redefined modern art. Kandinsky not only painted abstract works but also theorized them in his influential 1910 book, Concerning the Spiritual in Art. He argued that every element in a painting holds symbolic significance, giving each artwork a spiritual dimension. That same year, he unveiled Abstract Watercolor, considered one of the first purely abstract paintings. This marked a turning point where artists moved away from realism and representation, instead focusing on intangible concepts and emotions.

Kazimir Malevich further expanded abstraction with Suprematism, a movement centered on pure geometric shapes and dynamic forces within a composition. His famous paintings Black Square (1915) and White on White (1918) emphasized simplicity, balance, and harmony. Meanwhile, lyrical abstraction flourished, often inspired by music and emotions. Kandinsky's Picture with the Black Arch (1912) embodies this approach, using vibrant colors and dynamic forms to evoke musical compositions. His synesthesia—a condition that allowed him to "hear" colors and "see" sounds—played a key role in shaping his unique artistic language.

Geometric abstraction emerged as a distinct branch, focusing on precise lines, bold shapes, and structured compositions. Artists like Mondrian and Kupka sought purity in art through mathematical precision. Mondrian developed a signature style of grids, right angles, and primary colors, defining geometric abstraction as a pursuit of visual balance and order. Despite his contributions, Kupka resisted the term "abstract," believing art should be tangible and concrete rather than intangible.

Robert and Sonia Delaunay also played a major role in abstraction's development. Their vibrant use of color and circular forms caught the attention of poet and critic Guillaume Apollinaire, who named their style Orphism. This movement blended dynamic color harmonies with abstract compositions, bridging the gap between lyrical and geometric abstraction.

Abstract art didn't emerge in isolation; it evolved from earlier artistic movements. Fauvism explored bold, expressive color, while Cubism deconstructed shapes into geometric forms. German Expressionism, founded in 1905, emphasized emotion over realism, paving the way for abstraction's focus on inner experience rather than external representation. By breaking from tradition, abstract art enabled modern artists to push creative boundaries, free from the constraints of recognizable reality.

Today, abstract art remains a universal language, continuously influencing contemporary artistic expression. Its evolution has shaped the way artists and audiences engage with modern and contemporary art. Explore abstract masterpieces by influential artists such as Henri Matisse, Jackson Pollock, and Mark Rothko, and discover how abstraction continues to redefine the art world.

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Painting, Relief I, Karo Mkrtchyan

Relief I

Karo Mkrtchyan

Painting - 73 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 28.7 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch

$954

Painting, Fire, Anne Authier

Fire

Anne Authier

Painting - 80 x 100 cm Painting - 31.5 x 39.4 inch

$2,980

Painting, F9, Nicolas Vasse

F9

Nicolas Vasse

Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch

$596

Painting, Green flower, Did Dontzoff

Green flower

Did Dontzoff

Painting - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch

$2,861

Painting, Coeur de Nuit, Bobby.J

Coeur de Nuit

Bobby.J

Painting - 100 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch

$834

Painting, Flare Up, Melanie Graham

Flare Up

Melanie Graham

Painting - 59.9 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch

$782

Painting, La rencontre, Joel Giraud

La rencontre

Joel Giraud

Painting - 65 x 55 x 2 cm Painting - 25.6 x 21.7 x 0.8 inch

$1,907

Painting, Frame, Elena Bandurka

Frame

Elena Bandurka

Painting - 88 x 58 cm Painting - 34.6 x 22.8 inch

$1,600

Painting, Mars, Baptiste Demoulin

Mars

Baptiste Demoulin

Painting - 60 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch

$2,146

Painting, Trame, Jeremie Faivre

Trame

Jeremie Faivre

Painting - 100 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch

$596

Painting, Portrait I, Jinxian Yang

Portrait I

Jinxian Yang

Painting - 60 x 50 x 3 cm Painting - 23.6 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch

$1,788

Painting, Paisaiak X, Jon Errazu

Paisaiak X

Jon Errazu

Painting - 114 x 162 x 4 cm Painting - 44.9 x 63.8 x 1.6 inch

$4,769

Painting, Bonsaï, Louttre B

Bonsaï

Louttre B

Painting - 65 x 54 x 2 cm Painting - 25.6 x 21.3 x 0.8 inch

$5,841

Painting, Fragment #1, Inès C.

Fragment #1

Inès C.

Painting - 100 x 70 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 27.6 x 1.6 inch

$775

Painting, Blue Night, Chufy

Blue Night

Chufy

Painting - 130 x 97 x 4 cm Painting - 51.2 x 38.2 x 1.6 inch

$4,292

Painting, Full moon, Marie Caviale

Full moon

Marie Caviale

Painting - 20 x 20 x 0.1 cm Painting - 7.9 x 7.9 x 0 inch

$954 $715

Painting, The Kiss, Rodrigo Franzao

The Kiss

Rodrigo Franzao

Painting - 61 x 45.7 x 2.5 cm Painting - 24 x 18 x 1 inch

$5,200

Painting, Maternidad, Josè Guevara

Maternidad

Josè Guevara

Painting - 60 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch

$2,384

Painting, La Chartreuse, Disek

La Chartreuse

Disek

Painting - 90 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 35.4 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch

$834

Painting, Emprise, Francis Moreau

Emprise

Francis Moreau

Painting - 41 x 33 x 5 cm Painting - 16.1 x 13 x 2 inch

$954

Painting, Degenerate, Bao Hongyan

Degenerate

Bao Hongyan

Painting - 75 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 29.5 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch

$954

Painting, Morgen, Dörte Grand

Morgen

Dörte Grand

Painting - 50 x 40 x 2.5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 1 inch

$834

Painting, Beads 1, Sasho Stoitzov

Beads 1

Sasho Stoitzov

Painting - 24 x 19 x 2 cm Painting - 9.4 x 7.5 x 0.8 inch

$715

Painting, A reality, Gotcha Gaios

A reality

Gotcha Gaios

Painting - 62 x 59 x 7 cm Painting - 24.4 x 23.2 x 2.8 inch

$834

Painting, 003, Cocoquelicots

003

Cocoquelicots

Painting - 30.5 x 20.3 x 0.3 cm Painting - 12 x 8 x 0.1 inch

$1,431

Painting, Huaca, Orlando Alandia

Huaca

Orlando Alandia

Painting - 61 x 61 cm Painting - 24 x 24 inch

$1,431

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Painting, Orangeade, Âme Sauvage

Orangeade

Âme Sauvage

Painting - 80 x 80 x 2.4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.9 inch

$954

Print, Figue, André Masson

Figue

André Masson

Print - 26 x 19 x 0.1 cm Print - 10.2 x 7.5 x 0 inch

$954

Painting, Victoria, Gaëlle Wagner

Victoria

Gaëlle Wagner

Painting - 40 x 40 x 4 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 1.6 inch

$823

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What is meant by abstract painting?

Abstract painting refers to the type of painting that does not make visual reference to the real world. Art that does aim to do this is called figurative art. Instead, abstract art uses some combination of color, shape, line, forms and marks to achieve an outcome. This often allows the viewer the freedom to interpret the work independently and to assign to it their own meaning. 

Is abstract painting easy?

Like most art forms, abstract painting is as easy as the effort that is put into it. While someone could theoretically create an easy abstract artwork, the ones that are remembered and that resonate with their audience are certainly not easy to create. They require an excellent understanding of visual language such as shape, color and form, as well as advanced technical skills to execute them.

What do I need to do an abstract painting?

To create an abstract painting, you will require at least some form of surface, such as canvas, paper or wood, and paint, such as acrylic, oil or watercolor.  

What is meant by abstract painting?
Abstract painting is a style of art that does not attempt to represent reality accurately but instead uses shapes, colors, forms, and gestural marks to achieve its effect. It focuses on evoking emotions or ideas rather than depicting recognizable subjects.
What is the rule of abstract painting?
The rule of abstract painting is that there are no strict rules; artists focus on expressing emotions, ideas, or concepts through colors, shapes, and forms rather than realistic representation. Freedom and personal interpretation are central to abstract art.
What are the 5 main characteristics of abstract art?
The five main characteristics of abstract art are non-representational forms, emphasis on color and shapes, expressive brushwork, focus on composition, and the evocation of emotions rather than depicting reality.
Who are the two most famous abstract painters?
Wassily Kandinsky and Piet Mondrian are two of the most famous abstract painters. Their works revolutionized modern painting by emphasizing geometric shapes, colors, and compositions.