Abstract Painting Art

The development of Abstract art is closely connected with the development of Romanticism, Impressionism and Expressionism. Abstract painting art encompasses a wide range of styles. This style of art doesn't represent an object accurately, but does so in a conceptual manner. There are different forms of abstract art, such as cubism – the most recognised form. Another forn of abstract art – Neoplasticism – recognised by vertical and horizontal lines and primary colours. Abstract expressionism – the most spontaneous of the abstract art styles. One of the brightest representatives of the style is Jackson Pollock whose style of abstract expressionism is known as action painting. He threw or poured paint at the canvass and didn't use a brush.

The beginning of the 20th century was a defining moment in the art world. Many true abstract art genius were not appreciated, many of them were not given the credit they deserved. 20th century abstract painting art was greatly influenced by Paul Gauguin, Georges Seurat, Vincent van Gogh and Paul Cézanne. The beginning of the 20th century was marked with the emerge of "wild", multi-colored, expressive paintings called Fauvism. It is considered that Fauvism opened the door to abstraction in the 20th century.

During the 1930s a lot of artists moved from Europe to the United States. They influenced local New York painters, and certain of these artists became abstract in their mature work. The best known group of American artists, Abstract expressionists and the New York School, was formed. Gradually, New York City became the center, and American artists and artists worldwide gravitated towards it.

At the beginning of the 21st century abstract painting art continues in several modes. Contemporary painting art is characterized by the idea of pluralism. Great works continue to be made in a variety of styles. As for contemporary directions there are such as Digital art, Computer art, Internet art, Geometric abstraction, Appropriation, Hyperrealism, Photorealism, Expressionism, Lyrical Abstraction, Pop art, Op art, Abstract Expressionism, and others.

These days abstract painting art remains very much in view, it's main contemporary themes, the transcendental, the contemplative and the timeless can be seen in the works of today's painters. With the advent of the Internet it has become easier to buy abstract art by contemporary and modern art painters. If you are looking for contemporary abstract painting look no further and keep browsing the site, it comprises the works by V.Klinkov Ukrainian painter.