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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, #666, Kees Van de Wal

#666

Kees Van de Wal

Painting - 46 x 51.5 x 3 cm Painting - 18.1 x 20.3 x 1.2 inch

£702

Painting, Urban Pulse, Eva Karlsson

Urban Pulse

Eva Karlsson

Painting - 100 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch

£500

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

£4,110

Painting, Gratitude, Genny B

Gratitude

Genny B

Painting - 73 x 92 x 2 cm Painting - 28.7 x 36.2 x 0.8 inch

£482

Painting, Infinity, Mazarine Memon

Infinity

Mazarine Memon

Painting - 56 x 71 x 4 cm Painting - 22 x 28 x 1.6 inch

£3,991

Painting, Lovelovelove, Bze Bzeland

Lovelovelove

Bze Bzeland

Painting - 100 x 80 x 1.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 0.6 inch

£789

Painting, Stripes, Aloyzas Smilingis

Stripes

Aloyzas Smilingis

Painting - 81 x 60 x 0.3 cm Painting - 31.9 x 23.6 x 0.1 inch

£3,245

Painting, Gold Lines, N.Nathan

Gold Lines

N.Nathan

Painting - 120 x 90 x 5 cm Painting - 47.2 x 35.4 x 2 inch

£3,289

Painting, Inspiration, Felicia Trales

Inspiration

Felicia Trales

Painting - 59.9 x 59.9 x 3.8 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 x 1.5 inch

£2,925

Painting, Degenerate, Bao Hongyan

Degenerate

Bao Hongyan

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

£702

Painting, Coco, Tamta Chachanidze

Coco

Tamta Chachanidze

Painting - 80 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 31.5 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch

£702

Painting, Post Apocalypse 8, Han Qi

Post Apocalypse 8

Han Qi

Painting - 55 x 33 x 2 cm Painting - 21.7 x 13 x 0.8 inch

£1,228

Painting, Bonsaï, Louttre B

Bonsaï

Louttre B

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

£4,298

Painting, Quahog Weave, Dena Haden

Quahog Weave

Dena Haden

Painting - 74 x 54 x 0.2 cm Painting - 29.1 x 21.3 x 0.1 inch

£658

Painting, Duo n.1, Gloria Feijóo

Duo n.1

Gloria Feijóo

Painting - 61 x 50 x 4 cm Painting - 24 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch

£614

Painting, Mnémosyne, Sylvie Basteau

Mnémosyne

Sylvie Basteau

Painting - 54 x 37 x 2 cm Painting - 21.3 x 14.6 x 0.8 inch

£1,702

Painting, Pop Art, Natalia Sinkovsky

Pop Art

Natalia Sinkovsky

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

£1,897

Painting, Printemps, Angelo Garbo

Printemps

Angelo Garbo

Painting - 100 x 100 x 3.5 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.4 inch

£1,871

Painting, Cosmo, Alena Di Santo

Cosmo

Alena Di Santo

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

£474

Painting, S102204, Ahn Hyun-Ju

S102204

Ahn Hyun-Ju

Painting - 30 x 30 x 2.7 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 1.1 inch

£526

Painting, Voiles au port, Plok

Voiles au port

Plok

Painting - 80 x 80 x 5 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 2 inch

£2,807

Painting, Air Castles, Uliana Sal

Air Castles

Uliana Sal

Painting - 40 x 40 x 1 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch

£514

Painting, Arborescence, Sylvie Gedda

Arborescence

Sylvie Gedda

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

£1,193

Painting, Untitled, Rafael Ruz

Untitled

Rafael Ruz

Painting - 51 x 70 x 0.1 cm Painting - 20.1 x 27.6 x 0 inch

£682

Painting, L'automne, Fan Lin

L'automne

Fan Lin

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

£2,631

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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

£702

Painting, Sweet thing, Maria Esmar

Sweet thing

Maria Esmar

Painting - 50 x 50 x 4 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch

£570

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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.