суббота, 29 декабря 2012 г.

Famous Abstract Art Paintings Throughout History

By Marisol Guy


Abstract art paintings are always a favorite for art fans wandering the halls of art museums. This type of art is often favored by fans because it can be interpreted differently by each on-looker. These types of paintings are known for their use of bold colors and odd shapes to form an unique subject. Here are a few notable paintings of the abstract genre.

Wassily Kandinsky has the honor of holding the title of pioneer of abstract. One of his most recognizable masterpieces is called Square with Concentric Rings. The piece displays multiple circles within each other, similar to a bulls eye, that are then placed inside of squares. Kandinsky favors the use of bold colors in his paintings, including this one. He is also famous for many other types of art he created.

Pablo Picasso is a household name for many families, whether they are interested in art or not. His painting, Violin & Guitar, displays many of this Spanish artist's most famous techniques. It features multiple shades of blue and yellow hues that are layered to create depth and infinite layers. His style was known to change throughout the decades, making it easy for admirers to recognize what time period a painting comes from.

Joan Miro is another famous Spanish artist that is known for his abstracts. He has a unique series of three paintings considered the blue series that has received high praises by art fans. The second painting in this series, Blue II, is the most famous of the three pieces. This is a simple masterpieces that uses mainly color to display the beauty of open spaces and primary colors.

A French artist named Robert Delaunay was originally born into an aristocratic family and was not intended to rise to art fame. He went on to study under other famous artists and eventually was known for his abstract work. His painting called Rhytme Sans Fin is one of his most recognizable pieces. The painting displays his love for orphic cubism by his use of calm colors and random shapes.

Convergence is a famous painting that was created by the American artist Jackson Pollock. Although Pollock is very famous in this genre of art, he first began his career with neo-impressionistic work. His Convergence masterpiece was created using the drip and splash technique that he often favored. He differed from other artists of this genre by favoring darker colors, such as blacks, grays, and tans. He did use a small number of bold and primary colors to create depth.

Willem De Kooning rose to fame during the post world war two era by developing a technique called abstract expressionism. This new technique can be seen in his famous painting titled In The Sky. This piece displays bold swipes of yellows, grays, and creams. Action painting, similar to Kooning's work, can be seen by many artist of that time.

Abstract art paintings are such an unique form of artistic expression. They allow for expression to come out in multiple ways, once through the artist's creation and second through the fans interpretation. Although variations among styles have changed throughout history, the concept of versatile subjectivity remains the same.




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