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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, Inthere, Daksha Line

Inthere

Daksha Line

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

$1,872

Painting, El Paraje, ARTangelus

El Paraje

ARTangelus

Painting - 80 x 80 x 4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 1.6 inch

$1,755

Painting, Akari 1, Chantal Westby

Akari 1

Chantal Westby

Painting - 60.5 x 45.5 x 2 cm Painting - 23.8 x 17.9 x 0.8 inch

$702

Painting, Woods, Gina Werfel

Woods

Gina Werfel

Painting - 45.7 x 36.8 cm Painting - 18 x 14.5 inch

$1,183

Painting, Amazonie, Éric Dubarry

Amazonie

Éric Dubarry

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

$1,755

Painting, Mood energy, Yulia Isaeva

Mood energy

Yulia Isaeva

Painting - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch

$2,600

Painting, Adriatic, Mary Romanova

Adriatic

Mary Romanova

Painting - 85 x 120 x 2 cm Painting - 33.5 x 47.2 x 0.8 inch

$2,600

Painting, Aloe, Benjamin Hendlisz

Aloe

Benjamin Hendlisz

Painting - 110 x 90 x 3 cm Painting - 43.3 x 35.4 x 1.2 inch

$2,808

Painting, Untitled, Elen Karapetyan

Untitled

Elen Karapetyan

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

$2,574

Painting, Soulages, Rafael Sliks

Soulages

Rafael Sliks

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

$7,605

Painting, Untitled, Lluís Barba

Untitled

Lluís Barba

Painting - 55.5 x 75 x 0.2 cm Painting - 21.9 x 29.5 x 0.1 inch

$1,521

Painting, Uiara, Yamandú Canosa

Uiara

Yamandú Canosa

Painting - 36 x 48 x 0.1 cm Painting - 14.2 x 18.9 x 0 inch

$1,755

Painting, Nariz amarilla, Juan Mozos

Nariz amarilla

Juan Mozos

Painting - 120 x 120 x 3 cm Painting - 47.2 x 47.2 x 1.2 inch

$2,340

Painting, Simplicité, Antoinette

Simplicité

Antoinette

Painting - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch

$1,158

Painting, Quadrangles, Alfredo Pizzi

Quadrangles

Alfredo Pizzi

Painting - 170 x 210 x 0.1 cm Painting - 66.9 x 82.7 x 0 inch

$2,340

Painting, Basdik, Kastro

Basdik

Kastro

Painting - 70 x 50 x 0.3 cm Painting - 27.6 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

$2,574

Painting, Chandelier 3, Pip Dickens

Chandelier 3

Pip Dickens

Painting - 41 x 51.4 x 4 cm Painting - 16.1 x 20.2 x 1.6 inch

$1,141

Painting, Sans Titre, Psyckoze

Sans Titre

Psyckoze

Painting - 130 x 162 x 3 cm Painting - 51.2 x 63.8 x 1.2 inch

$4,680

Painting, Hearth, Valeria Radzievska

Hearth

Valeria Radzievska

Painting - 101.6 x 71.1 x 2 cm Painting - 40 x 28 x 0.8 inch

$1,800

Painting, No Title, Dean Tavoularis

No Title

Dean Tavoularis

Painting - 27 x 41 x 1 cm Painting - 10.6 x 16.1 x 0.4 inch

$4,095

Painting, Square city, Roshan Rosana

Square city

Roshan Rosana

Painting - 80 x 80 x 1 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.4 inch

$2,047

Painting, Shining, Petya Deneva

Shining

Petya Deneva

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

$977

Painting, Sans-titre, Victor Hasch

Sans-titre

Victor Hasch

Painting - 117 x 66.6 x 3 cm Painting - 46.1 x 26.2 x 1.2 inch

$1,462

Painting, Heros ou Zero, Michadu

Heros ou Zero

Michadu

Painting - 80 x 100 x 2.5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 39.4 x 1 inch

$994

Painting, Rest, Kim Uchiyama

Rest

Kim Uchiyama

Painting - 40.6 x 30.5 cm Painting - 16 x 12 inch

$1,879

Painting, Guillermo, Tom Furey

Guillermo

Tom Furey

Painting - 50.8 x 40.6 x 1.3 cm Painting - 20 x 16 x 0.5 inch

$2,500

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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

$936

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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.