Don’t understand abstract art or are you intimidated by it?
Well… you’re probably not the only one.
The truth is that most people really have a hard time approaching abstract painting. Perhaps this dilemma is associated to education and a host of other variables.
Nowadays, modern art is viewed as an art form intended for the wealthy and the scholarly few to understand.
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The mass production of (and easy access to) inexpensive abstract paintings (and prints) has turned non objective art into colorful wall furnishings, intended to decorate an open space on the wall.
These misconceptions have created stigmas, and diluted the true intent of the art form. These issues prevent the art lover and the art student from asking two fundamental questions:
-What does this painting mean?
-How does it make me “feel”?
These insightful questions are important when viewing abstract painting, because it breakdown the notion of art for the purpose of decorating and prettiness.
The best way to comprehend the question of how a painting makes you “feel” is by having an understanding of its history, theories, symbolism… etc., As an art lover this discernment will allow you to surround yourself with meaningful abstract paintings that have substance.
Abstract-Art-Explained.com covers many facets, of this art movement, that will help you get a better understanding of non-objective painting.
This website was created with the intent to bring to you the awareness that abstract art does not have to be looked at as a piece of furniture to be treated as a commodity, or that it always has to be pretty.
Once you get a “feel” for non representational painting, a new world of understanding will begin to open up for you and you will begin to see globs of paint in a whole different light.
Start by learning what abstract painting is by clicking on “abstract art” on the left hand navigation column. This section will give you a brief explanation on modern painting and two simple rules that you can follow to learn the beauty of non-representational painting.
Modern Art History A timeline of modern art history, History of modern painting
Post Modernism An explanation of Post Modernism and the difference between contemporary art and modern art.
Symbolism in Art Symbolism in art has always played a major role in art. In painting, artists rely on colors to give meaning to the painting and arouse an emotional response within the viewer.
Georgia O Keeffe A brief bio of Georgia O Keeffe, the iconic American painter.
Franz Kline A brief bio on Franz Kline and the genesis of his artwork.
Piet Mondrian A short biography of the artist Piet Mondrian. Mondrian was one of the pioneers of the De Stijl art movement.
Jean Michel Basquiat A short Biography of the life of Jean Michel Basquiat the neo expressionist artist of the early eighties.
Art Book Review Art book reviews about abstract art and abstract artists.
about us The about us page is about the creator of the website and why the website was created
Past Female Artists of Abstract Art Historically, the abstract art movement has not recognized famous female artists who were contributors to the movement. Here is a list of famous women abstract artists.
African Abstract Art Ancient African art can easily be regarded as African abstract art because of its influence in modern western art.
Abstract Art Course Seminars can be highly effective yet costly instructions to learn abstract art. However, there is another abstract art course alternative that will not burn a hole in you pocket.
Well… you’re probably not the only one.
