Sunday, December 23, 2012

The Most Famous Abstract Art Paintings

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 one of the most recognized names in art history. Violin & Guitar is one of this Spanish artist's most famous pieces. This painting features various shades of blue and yellow that are layered in a way that creates multiple layers of depth. His styles often changed among decades and display the versatility of his talents.

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.

Frenchman Robert Delaunay was an artist who was born into an aristocratic family. He turned his focus to art and eventually created one of his most famous masterpieces titled Rhytme Sans Fin. He used the orphic cubism style, that he so often favored, to create this piece. This specific painting shows Delaunay's love of calmer colors and random shapes.

Jackson Pollock was a very famous American artist who painted a piece titled Convergence. Pollock began his work in the neo-impressionistic genre, before moving on to abstracts. The masterpiece, Convergence, features his famous drip and splash technique that he was so infamously known for. The painting displays mainly darker hues, such as blacks, grays, and tans. He also adds some bolder, primary colors in order to create depth and variety to his work.

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 can be found in museums all over the world. These types of paintings are enjoyable for on-lookers because they can be interpreted in so many ways. The style of these types of painting have changed over the years, but the basic concept of subjectivity has remained the same. These were just a few famous artists of this genre, many more can be found by checking out a local museum or art history book.




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