Abstract art is one of the most influential movements of the 20th century. Unlike representational art, it does not attempt to imitate visible reality but instead uses geometric forms, pure colors and lines to communicate emotional states, philosophical concepts or pure visual experiences. It emerged in the early 20th century as a reaction to academicism and naturalism, developing simultaneously in Europe and America through multiple tendencies such as abstract expressionism, concrete art and minimalism.
Main characteristics
- ●Absence of recognizable figurative references
- ●Emphasis on color, form and texture as independent language
- ●Compositional and expressive freedom
- ●Exploration of the unconscious and emotions
- ●Use of experimental techniques such as dripping and collage
Key works
- Composition VIII – Kandinsky
- Broadway Boogie-Woogie – Mondrian
- No. 31 – Pollock