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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DH duo n°3
Sébastien Fery-Voignier
Painting - 50 x 150 x 3 cm Painting - 19.7 x 59.1 x 1.2 inch
€700
View with Eye
Kajazun (Kajo) Avetisyan
Painting - 55 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 21.7 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch
€1,100
Composition with woman in then rooms no.2
Karl-Karol Chrobok
Painting - 84 x 50 x 3.5 cm Painting - 33.1 x 19.7 x 1.4 inch
€1,900
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Michel Tabanou
Painting - 41.7 x 28.3 x 0.5 cm Painting - 16.4 x 11.15 x 0.2 inch
€900
Il apprend que la vie n'est pas un rêve
Michel Tabanou
Painting - 39.1 x 52.1 x 0.3 cm Painting - 15.4 x 20.5 x 0.1 inch
€1,400
Aesthetic Beauty
Anand Manchiraju
Painting - 76.2 x 101.6 x 0.3 cm Painting - 30 x 40 x 0.1 inch
€5,565
Golden Sky
Saverio Filioli Uranio
Painting - 100 x 70 x 0.2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 27.6 x 0.1 inch
€340
Abstract drip painting-1
Anand Manchiraju
Painting - 101.6 x 76.2 x 0.3 cm Painting - 40 x 30 x 0.1 inch
€5,565
Une Allée du Luxembourg
Francis Moreau
Painting - 80 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch
€1,500
Carré Rouge Souligné Jaune
Jean-Roch Focant
Painting - 60 x 60 x 3 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.2 inch
€1,100
Le Fond du Pot Rouge
Jean-Roch Focant
Painting - 60 x 60 x 4 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.6 inch
€1,100
Le Petit Dinosaure
Jean-Roch Focant
Painting - 60 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 23.6 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch
€1,400
Shouting In Silence Hearing as a Deaf
Claudie Baran
Painting - 60 x 60 x 4 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.6 inch
€1,240
Shouting In Silence Hearing as a Deaf
Claudie Baran
Painting - 60 x 60 x 4 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.6 inch
€1,040
Shouting In Silence Hearing as a Deaf
Claudie Baran
Painting - 60 x 60 x 4 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.6 inch
€1,040
L'envol de L'Esprit
Christiane Hess
Painting - 60 x 120 x 2.5 cm Painting - 23.6 x 47.2 x 1 inch
€850
Torrent Galactique
Christiane Hess
Painting - 80 x 100 x 2.5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 39.4 x 1 inch
€1,100
Energie Creatrice
Christiane Hess
Painting - 100 x 150 x 2.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 59.1 x 1 inch
€1,800
Symphonie turquoise orange
Dam Domido
Painting - 90 x 195 x 0.1 cm Painting - 35.4 x 76.8 x 0 inch
€4,200
Oeuvre sur Papier Plume No.117
Raphael Durans
Painting - 43 x 34 x 0.1 cm Painting - 16.9 x 13.4 x 0 inch
€1,300
Oeuvre sur Papier No.8
Raphael Durans
Painting - 40 x 33 x 0.1 cm Painting - 15.7 x 13 x 0 inch
€1,300
Oeuvre sur Papier No.4
Raphael Durans
Painting - 67 x 52 x 0.1 cm Painting - 26.4 x 20.5 x 0 inch
€1,800
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Luka Tsetskhladze
Painting - 210 x 183 x 2.5 cm Painting - 82.7 x 72 x 1 inch
€3,000
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Painting - 80 x 80 x 4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch
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Painting - 60 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch
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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.