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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Jean-Jacques André
Fine Art Drawings - 67 x 92 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 26.4 x 36.2 x 0.4 inch
$659 $560
Maurizio Gracceva
Fine Art Drawings - 103 x 72 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 40.6 x 28.3 x 0 inch
$1,831
Veronika Obushikhina
Fine Art Drawings - 31 x 23 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.2 x 9.1 x 0 inch
$350
Alejandro Otero
Fine Art Drawings - 26 x 8.5 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10.2 x 3.3 x 0 inch
$9,765
Jean-Louis Toutain
Fine Art Drawings - 21 x 28 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.3 x 11 x 0 inch
$1,343
Stefano Mazzolini
Fine Art Drawings - 100 x 70 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 39.4 x 27.6 x 0.4 inch
$1,221 $976
James Bonachea
Fine Art Drawings - 159.8 x 239.8 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 62.9 x 94.4 x 0.1 inch
$9,200
Wifredo Lam
Fine Art Drawings - 21.9 x 16.9 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.6 x 6.7 x 0.1 inch
$39,059
Stanislav Bojankov
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 25 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 9.8 x 0 inch
$134
Marilina Marchica
Fine Art Drawings - 70.1 x 50 x 5.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 19.7 x 2 inch
$1,210
César Baldaccini
Fine Art Drawings - 23 x 16.5 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.1 x 6.5 x 0.4 inch
$6,469
Daniel Gibson
Fine Art Drawings - 22.86 x 30.48 x 2.54 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9 x 12 x 1 inch
$9,000
Michael Alan
Fine Art Drawings - 295.9 x 58.2 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 116.5 x 22.9 x 0.04 inch
$1,343
Joséphine De Saint Seine
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 40 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch
$3,051
Tanner Jackson Rhines
Fine Art Drawings - 19.68 x 13.97 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.7 x 5.5 x 0 inch
$427
Eter Merkviladze
Fine Art Drawings - 32 x 27 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 12.6 x 10.6 x 0.1 inch
$1,099
Ekaterina (Kordeliz) Sieedugina
Fine Art Drawings - 25.5 x 37.5 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 10 x 14.8 x 0 inch
$270
Joan Pere Viladecans
Fine Art Drawings - 48 x 32 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 18.9 x 12.6 x 0 inch
$1,953
Mariam Okribelashvili
Fine Art Drawings - 55 x 180 x 2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 21.7 x 70.9 x 0.8 inch
$1,099
Albert Gonzalo
Fine Art Drawings - 65.5 x 50.5 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 25.8 x 19.9 x 0 inch
$2,197
Serge Charchoune
Fine Art Drawings - 19 x 28.3 x 0.02 cm Fine Art Drawings - 7.5 x 11.1 x 0 inch
$1,099
Yana Dmitrieva
Fine Art Drawings - 28.5 x 19.5 x 0.01 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.2 x 7.7 x 0 inch
$300
Juan José Fuentes Reyes
Fine Art Drawings - 45 x 57 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 17.7 x 22.4 x 0 inch
$2,807
Frédérique Lanquetin
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 30 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.2 inch
$610 $549
Rolph Scarlett
Fine Art Drawings - 10.16 x 10.8 x 2.54 cm Fine Art Drawings - 4 x 4.3 x 1 inch
$2,650
Tetiana Ocheredko
Fine Art Drawings - 57 x 76 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 22.4 x 29.9 x 0 inch
$1,100
Claude André Thibaud
Fine Art Drawings - 22 x 36 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 8.7 x 14.2 x 0 inch
$742
Clara Crespin
Fine Art Drawings - 77 x 65 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 30.3 x 25.6 x 0.1 inch
$1,099
Genny Puccini
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 50 x 0.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch
$1,038
Richard Saint-Amans
Fine Art Drawings - 71 x 50 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 28 x 19.7 x 0 inch
$976
José Manuel Menéndez Rojas
Fine Art Drawings - 57 x 70 cm Fine Art Drawings - 22.4 x 27.6 inch
$2,197
Nino Tolomashvili
Fine Art Drawings - 70 x 100 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 27.6 x 39.4 x 0 inch
$610
Julius Bissier
Fine Art Drawings - 46.5 x 53 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 18.3 x 20.9 x 0 inch
$1,831
Francis Besson
Fine Art Drawings - 50 x 65 x 0.2 cm Fine Art Drawings - 19.7 x 25.6 x 0.1 inch
$1,709
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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.