Why do artists abstract their work

Or they assume that because it doesn't look like anything, then it is not "about" anything. Abstract art doesn't contain recognizeable objects, so there is nothing to grasp or hold onto. This can be very confusing, even threatening, to some who are not used to assigning their own meaning to what they see before them.

The truth is, abstract art is not "about nothing". At its basis, it is about form, color, line, texture, pattern, composition and process. These are the formal qualities of artwork, because they describe what the art looks like and how it is created. Abstract art is an exploration of these formal qualities.

Picasso has a point. Art can't be explained adequately in words, because it's influence on people is so personal and speaks to the nonverbal parts of our existence. Therefore, art is an experience. You must let go of your need to put things into words, and let the artwork take you somewhere You have to 'understand' abstract art with a different part of you, one that you may not normally use or be familiar with.

Essentially, you must:. Accept that it is what it is. Don't try to pinpoint an exact meaning for an image. Look at abstract art in the same way that you would listen to a symphony. When you listen to music, you don't try to hold on to the notes - you let them wash over you.

Let your eyes wander over the painting the way the notes of a symphony wash over your soul. Let your eyes play with the painting, slipping around corners, following the twirls, twists and turns, dipping in and out of the surface.

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Yongsun Jang. Leelee Chan. Kazuhiro Higashi. Farnaz Jahanbin. IconCaretDown Back to Top. Hi Antony! The interviews posted on this blog are only with the artists represented by Agora Gallery. Lovely just what I was searching for. Thanks to the author for taking his clock time on this one. But, what about the conclusion?

Are you certain about the supply? Wow, this is really great. God bless you for making out time to simplify this subject. I personally have always been a fan of realism. But, recently, abstract art has been growing on me! Thanks for your tips about looking at abstract art. I want to go to an art exhibition this weekend, so I will remember to keep these tips in mind when I look around.

Your blog is really helpful for non-artist people to help them with understanding what abstract art is actually. We too have a similar blog regarding how to understand what abstract art is. We have explained the following points in our blog. What is unique about it? Abstract art and its types. Abstract art and its perspective. I hope my comment will add some value to your blog. I have used abstract art on two occasions at sidewalk chalk events, placing second place in my category, both times.

Chalk colors are fun to experiment with. Chris Suber, Macon, Ga. Are you an art lover? Sign up for the monthly newsletter with new articles and the latest gallery updates. Search for:. There is No Code to Crack As human beings, solving problems comes naturally to us.

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