Abstract Art or Abstract Painting is also known as “Non-Representational Art, Non-Objective Art, Non-Figurative Art, and Concrete Art”. In abstract painting artist uses a visual language of form, color and line to create a painting and sculpture without including recognizable visual reference point. It is a package of meaningful shapes and colors which paint onto a canvas but not everybody understand it easily, because Abstract Painting is that type of art which tries to hide reality.
2. What is Abstract Painting?
Abstract Art or Abstract Painting is also known as “Non-
Representational Art, Non-Objective Art, Non-Figurative Art, and
Concrete Art”. In abstract painting artist uses a visual language
of form, color and line to create a painting and sculpture
without including recognizable visual reference point. It is a
package of meaningful shapes and colors which paint onto a
canvas but not everybody understand it easily, because Abstract
Painting is that type of art which tries to hide reality. Abstract
Painting underpinned by the logic of perspective and a try to
reproduce an illusion of visible reality. Abstract Art have does
not depict a person, thing, material or place in the world.
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3. History of Abstract Painting
In 1870 Europe, movement arose named “Impressionism” which
introduced abstraction in paintings; this was the first time in
paintings images not fully recognize. In 1890’s a new movement
started called as Post-Impressionist movement. Therefore, in
19th century many unique paintings were created, artist have
unique subject to work on and slowly representational art
moved to the Abstract Art. In 20th century, abstract paintings
started become popular among artists, and many variations are
held in abstract paintings which known as by different names in
different places such as Cubism (Paris), The Bauhaus (Munich),
Rayonism (Moscow), De Stijl (Netherlands) etc. In 21st Century
Abstract Painting become famous and a important type of
painting platform where every painter wants to work.
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4. Types of Abstract Painting
Action Painting
Curvilinear
Color-Related
Light Related
Geometric
Emotional
Gestural
Minimalist
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5. Famous Abstract Painting
Based on Leaf Forms and Spaces (Arthur Dove, 1911-12)
Head Tete (Pablo Picasso, 1913-14)
Fire in the Evening (Paul Klee, 1929)
The Railway Crossing (Fernand Legar, 1919)
Improvisation 27 (Garden of Love II) (Wassily Kandinsky, 1912)
French Window at Collioure (Henri Matisse, 1914)
Black Square (Kazimir Malevich, 1915)
Number I (Jackson Pollock, 1950)
Woman I (Willem De Kooning)
Deux Figures (Joseph Csaky, 1920)
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6. Material for Abstract Painting
Brush- Use brush which have medium size bristle which is soft or
hard, and don’t forgot that the brush is the basic material for
painting. Therefore, buy a quality brush according to your
requirement.
Color Chart/Easel- Choose color chart for select best colors for
your abstract painting.
Canvas- Canvas dries quickly when use with acrylics. Different
sizes are available for canvas in market; choose the best one
which is right for you. You can also use Canvas Board it is
cheaper.
Acrylic Paint and Oil Paint- Acrylic paint is fast drying and
contains no odor. Easily handle. Oil Paint have odor and take
drying time.
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7. Benefits of Abstract Painting
Unique Paintings are made in abstract painting art form
Multi Colors are used in a single painting for giving it more
professionalism look
Different Styles and Designs are used in this form and make a
sensible painting
Looking Real but actual it is a “Non-Objective Art”
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8. Conclusion
Abstract Painting is really different and difficult type of art form.
But it is the most creative art form, if anybody shows creativity
in painting then please once tries abstract painting for feeling
like a real painter. If you are a beginner then take help or learn
abstract painting from professional, because doing abstract or
any type of painting is not so easy for making you famous.
After finishing abstract painting, wash hands, brush and other
material for making them reusable.
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