Abstract Drawing for Sale
The start of the 20th century was an incredibly promising time for Western societies. Major technological and industrial breakthroughs brought about key societal changes and revolutionized the daily lives of entire populations. The two World Wars devastated the world during the first half of the 20th century and deeply scarred the generations who lived through them. Their violence had a profound influence on the art movements of the time.
Within art and literature, artists started to move away from rational thinking. In art, new movements emerged which completely broke away from traditional artistic conventions, including Surrealism, Dadaism, Figurative art, Expressionism, Cubism and also Abstract Art.
The first abstract tendencies were seen in Germany with Wilhem Worringer, who used abstract art, more specifically geometric shapes, as the means to express and portray his fears. Fauve artists had already used pure colors but this technique became even more commonplace in abstract works. The invention of photography also had a key impact on painters as it meant that they became less concerned about their work being realistic. The origins of the abstract movement are difficult to pin down as its several initiatives developed at the same time in several different countries, without any kind of dialogue unifying them.
It was a watercolor by Vassily Kandinsky, the figurehead of the abstract movement, which triggered the shift in artistic attitudes. Like a piece of cacophonous music, shapes and colors create a sense of movement in his abstracts paintings, communicating specific emotions. From this point on, new artists concentrated on trying to depict a 'contraction of reality', by simplifying shapes and drawing nothing more than its essence or the underlying idea.
Piet Mondrian decided to work with geometric shapes. As for Malévich, he chose to showcase the invisible in his highly symbolic and spiritual works, including his most famous painting 'Black Square.' In his own unique way, Jackson Pollock created nearly 700 impressive modern paintings. His brush rarely ever touching the canvas as he preferred the pouring technique, which involves pouring paint directly onto the painting from a paint pot or stick.
Just like oil painting or abstract sculpture, abstract drawing can come in various different forms. On Artsper, you will find a collection of works made with ink, gouache, watercolor, pen, charcoal, thin lead pencils or felt-tip pens and often on paper. Similar to painting, abstract drawing can highlight shapes, textures, lines or colors. What the artists decide to focus on is dependent on their artistic vision.
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Neerja Chandna Peters
Fine Art Drawings - 59.9 x 41.9 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 23.6 x 16.5 x 0.1 inch
$1,500
Konstantinos Papaioannou
Fine Art Drawings - 100 x 70 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 39.4 x 27.6 x 0.1 inch
$1,599
Richard Saint-Amans
Fine Art Drawings - 71 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 28 x 19.7 x 0 inch
$984
Zdenka Palkovic
Fine Art Drawings - 69 x 49 x 2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.2 x 19.3 x 0.8 inch
$1,968
Katherine Filice
Fine Art Drawings - 51.4 x 41.9 x 2.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 20.25 x 16.5 x 1 inch
$1,722
Rodolfo Del Castillo
Fine Art Drawings - 45 x 37 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 17.7 x 14.6 x 0.1 inch
$615
Béa Bealaff-Girotto
Fine Art Drawings - 20 x 20 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.4 inch
$824
José Caballero
Fine Art Drawings - 33.5 x 47.5 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 13.2 x 18.7 x 0.1 inch
$1,953
Jean-Michel Atlan
Fine Art Drawings - 37 x 27 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 14.6 x 10.6 x 0.1 inch
$18,449 $15,682
Dali Nazarishvili
Fine Art Drawings - 35 x 47 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 13.8 x 18.5 x 0 inch
$2,460
Shota Imerlishvili
Fine Art Drawings - 86 x 61 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 33.9 x 24 x 0 inch
$1,845
Giorgi Kukhalashvili
Fine Art Drawings - 14.5 x 23 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 5.7 x 9.1 x 0 inch
$2,337
Audrey Margeridon
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 65 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 25.6 x 0 inch
$1,476
Emanuele Ravagnani
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$2,214
Peter Hofmann
Fine Art Drawings - 53 x 70.5 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 20.9 x 27.8 x 0 inch
$2,767
Mahmoud Hamadani
Fine Art Drawings - 35 x 35 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 13.8 x 13.8 x 0.4 inch
$3,075
Jacques Doucet
Fine Art Drawings - 45 x 32 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0.1 inch
$7,380
John Reitz
Fine Art Drawings - 31.5 x 38.5 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.4 x 15.2 x 0.1 inch
$1,739
Loló Soldevila
Fine Art Drawings - 32 x 70 x 2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.6 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch
$10,455
Catherine Carrée
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 40 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.1 inch
$1,107
Roberto Cuccaro
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 40 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0 inch
$2,460
Maryse-Anne Couteau
Fine Art Drawings - 18 x 18 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.1 x 7.1 x 0.4 inch
$1,845
Robert Goodnough
Fine Art Drawings - 30.5 x 40.6 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12 x 16 x 0.1 inch
$1,500
Alexandre Taillandier
Fine Art Drawings - 20 x 20 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.9 x 7.9 x 0.4 inch
$517
Maria Helena Vieira da Silva
Fine Art Drawings - 14.3 x 6 x 0.02 cm Fine Art Drawings - 5.6 x 2.4 x 0 inch
$13,776
Nino Tolomashvili
Fine Art Drawings - 70 x 100 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 39.4 x 0 inch
$615
Georges Fikry Ibrahim
Fine Art Drawings - 47.5 x 63 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 18.7 x 24.8 x 0.1 inch
$2,706
Yosef Joseph Dadoune
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 30 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch
$861
Bianca Caloi di Grassi
Fine Art Drawings - 100 x 100 x 3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch
$1,550
Lison Favarger
Fine Art Drawings - 34 x 34 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 13.4 x 13.4 x 0.1 inch
$1,204
Philippe Hiquily
Fine Art Drawings - 65 x 50 x 3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.6 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
$14,760
Waleria Matelska
Fine Art Drawings - 28.5 x 17 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.2 x 6.7 x 0 inch
$209
Corinne Szczepaniak
Fine Art Drawings - 31 x 23 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.2 x 9.1 x 0.1 inch
$369
John von Wicht
Fine Art Drawings - 39.4 x 58.4 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 15.5 x 23 x 0.2 inch
$3,500
Nathalie Grenier
Fine Art Drawings - 54 x 50 x 3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 21.3 x 19.7 x 1.2 inch
$1,722
Josep Maria Mejan
Fine Art Drawings - 14 x 10.7 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 5.5 x 4.2 x 0 inch
$799
Claes Oldenburg
Fine Art Drawings - 41 x 36 x 16 cm Fine Art Drawings - 16.1 x 14.2 x 6.3 inch
$20,500
Michael Verlangieri
Fine Art Drawings - 76.2 x 111.8 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 44 x 0.1 inch
$7,965
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What are the characteristics of abstract art?
Abstract art is the opposite of figurative art, which aims to represent the physical, visual world. Abstract art aims instead to represent the world through a different visual language, using shapes, symbols, lines, and color.
Who created drawing?
The origin of the practice of drawing is hard to trace, as it has existed since well before humans began recording historical information. However, it is believed to have originated during the Stone Age, when humans began experimenting with drawing as an art form. The earliest known example is an abstract crayon drawing on a piece of stone that was created around 73,000 years ago.
Who are the main abstract artists?
Some of the most influential abstract artists in art history are Jackson Pollock, Vassily Kandinsky, Piet Mondrian, and Helen Frankenthaler.
What is an abstract drawing?
An abstract drawing is an artwork that does not represent recognizable objects or scenes but instead uses shapes, colors, and lines to express emotions or concepts. It focuses on visual language rather than realistic depiction.
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.
What are the rules for abstract art?
Abstract art does not follow traditional rules of representation; it focuses on shapes, colors, and forms to express ideas or emotions. Artists have creative freedom, but coherence, balance, and intentionality are often valued.
How to make abstract art?
To create abstract art, start by exploring shapes, colors, and textures without trying to represent reality. Let your imagination run wild and experiment with different techniques to express your emotions or ideas.