Abstract art is a form of visual art that does not attempt to represent or depict external reality, but instead uses colors, shapes, and textures to create a visual language of its own. The emphasis in abstract art is on the formal elements of art, such as line, color, and composition, rather than on representation of the world around us. Abstract art emerged in the early 20th century as artists sought to move away from traditional forms of representation and create something new and original. It has since become a major movement in the art world, with many different styles and approaches to abstract art. Some notable artists associated with abstract art include Wassily Kandinsky, Kazimir Malevich, Piet Mondrian, and Jackson Pollock. The movement has also influenced other forms of art, such as music, literature, and architecture. Today, abstract art continues to evolve and push the boundaries of what we consider art to be. It remains a vibrant and exciting field for artists and art enthusiasts alike.

1. ABSTRACT
Art movement
SUBMITTED BY- A. K. MAURYA
SUBMITTED TO- Ar. REETA MAURYA

2. ABOUT MOVEMENT
Abstract movement refers to a type of art, dance, or
performance that emphasizes the use of non-
representational or non-figurative elements such as line,
color, form, and space to create a sensory experience for
the viewer. Abstract movement can be seen as a reaction to
traditional forms of art that focus on representational or
figurative imagery, and instead emphasizes the pure visual
and emotional qualities of the medium.
Abstract movement has roots in the early 20th century,
particularly in the modernist art movements of Cubism and
Futurism.
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3. MEANING OF
ABSTRACT
"Abstract" can refer to concepts that are not grounded in physical
reality, but rather exist in the realm of thought or imagination.
the term "abstract" implies a departure from the concrete,
physical world and a focus on more intangible or conceptual
aspects of reality.
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4. PIONEER
Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944) was
a Russian painter, art theorist, and
pioneer of abstract art. He is
considered to be one of the most
influential artists of the 20th century
and is known for his bold use of
color and abstract forms.
Some of Kandinsky's most famous
works include "Composition VII"
(1913), "Yellow-Red-Blue" (1925),
and "Several Circles" (1926). He was
also an influential teacher, serving as
a professor at the Bauhaus school of
art and design in Germany.
Kandinsky's legacy continues to
inspire artists around the world, and
his contributions to the development
of abstract art have had a profound
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WASSILY KANDINSKY

5. STYLE
CUBISM
Break down objects into their
constituent parts and represent them
in a fragmented, geometric style.
ABSTRACT
EXPRESSIONISM
Emphasized the emotional and
spontaneous aspects of the artistic
process
COLOR FIELD PAINTING
Use of large, flat areas of color to
create a sense of depth and space
within the painting.
FUTURISM
The dynamism and movement of
modern life
MINIMALISM
To reduce art to its most basic forms,
often using geometric shapes and
monochromatic color
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6. ABSTRACT ART TECHNIQUE
• Gestural Abstraction: This technique emphasizes the physical act of painting or
drawing, with loose, expressive brushstrokes or marks that convey emotion and
energy.
• Color Field Painting: This technique emphasizes large areas of flat color, often
with subtle variations and textures, to create a sense of depth and mood.
• Collage: This technique involves using various materials such as paper, fabric, or
found objects to create a composition that emphasizes texture and contrast.
• Hard-Edge Abstraction: This technique uses sharp, clean lines and geometric
shapes to create a sense of order and precision.
• Pouring: This technique involves pouring paint onto a canvas or other surface
and manipulating it to create interesting shapes and patterns.
• Stenciling: This technique involves using stencils to create repeating patterns or
shapes on a surface, often with contrasting colors or textures.
• Mixed Media: This technique involves using multiple materials or techniques to
create a complex, layered composition.
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7. ABSTRACT
EXPRESSIONISM
Abstract Expressionism is an art movement that emerged in the
United States in the years immediately following World War II.
Abstract Expressionism is generally divided into two main sub-styles:
Action Painting and Color Field Painting. Action Painting, as practiced
by artists such as Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning, involved
the use of dynamic brushwork, drips, and splatters to create a sense
of energy and movement on the canvas. Color Field Painting, as
practiced by artists such as Mark Rothko and Barnett Newman,
emphasized large areas of flat color and a sense of contemplation
and meditation.
The artists associated with Abstract Expressionism were interested in
exploring the limits of abstraction, as well as in creating art that
reflected the new social and cultural realities of post-war America.
They were also influenced by the existential philosophy that was
popular at the time, which emphasized the importance of individual
experience and the search for meaning in a chaotic and uncertain
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8. MAIN ARTIST
MARK ROTHKO JACKSON POLLOCK
PABLO PICASSO MAN RAY
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VINCENT VAN GOGH PIET MONDRIAN

9. MARK ROTHKO
Mark Rothko (1903-1970) was an American
painter known for his large-scale, abstract
paintings that often featured rectangular fields of
color. He was one of the foremost figures of the
Abstract Expressionist movement in the United
States.
Rothko began to develop his signature style of
painting, which involved creating large canvases
with blocks of color that appeared to hover and
vibrate against one another. He believed that his
paintings had the power to evoke deep emotions
in the viewer, and he often titled his works with
evocative and poetic titles.
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10. ARTWORK
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Orange and
Yellow
No. 61 (Rust and
Blue)

11. JACKSON POLLOCK
Jackson Pollock (1912-1956) was an American
painter who is widely regarded as one of the most
important figures in the abstract expressionist
movement. He is best known for his innovative
technique of drip painting, in which he applied
paint to canvases by dripping, splattering, and
pouring it onto the surface.
In the 1940s, he began to develop his unique
style of painting, which involved placing canvases
on the floor and pouring, dripping, and splattering
paint onto them. He often used commercial
house paint and other unconventional materials
in his work.
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12. ARTWORK
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Number 1 (Lavender
Mist)
Blue Poles

13. PABLO PICASSO
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) was a Spanish
painter, sculptor, printmaker, and ceramicist who
is widely considered one of the most influential
artists of the 20th century. He is known for co-
founding the Cubist movement, a revolutionary
style of art that emphasized the deconstruction of
objects into geometric forms and planes.
Some of Picasso's most famous works include
"Les Demoiselles d'Avignon," "Guernica," and
"The Old Guitarist." He died in Mougins, France
at the age of 91.
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14. ARTWORK
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Guernica
All diamond

15. MAN RAY
Man Ray (1890-1976) was an American visual
artist who spent most of his career in Paris. He
was known for his contributions to various art
movements, including Dadaism and Surrealism.
Ray became known for his avant-garde
photography, which often incorporated
experimental techniques such as solarization,
rayography (a photographic process he
invented), and photograms. He also created
sculptures, paintings, and films that were
influenced by Surrealist ideas and imagery.
Ray continued to work and exhibit his art until his
death in Paris in 1976. His legacy as a pioneering
artist of the avant-garde has had a significant
impact on the development of modern art.
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16. PIET MONDRIAN
Piet Mondrian was a Dutch painter who was a
pioneer of abstract art. He was born in 1872 in
Amersfoort, Netherlands, and died in 1944 in
New York City.
Mondrian's work is characterized by its use of
geometric shapes, particularly squares and
rectangles, and its emphasis on primary colors
(red, blue, and yellow) and black and white. He
believed that abstract art had the potential to
convey a universal spiritual reality that
transcended individual experience.
He developed his own unique style, which he
called "Neo-Plasticism," that emphasized a strict
grid-based structure and a reduction of elements
to their essential forms.
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17. ARTWORK
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Broadway Boogie Woogie Composition with Red, Blue, and
Yellow

18. ABSTRACT ARCHITECTURE
Abstract architecture is a style of architecture that emphasizes geometric forms,
minimalism, and the use of non-representational design elements. It often uses
simple, geometric shapes, bold lines, and a limited color palette to create a
sense of simplicity and order.
One of the key characteristics of abstract architecture is the use of industrial
materials such as steel, concrete, and glass, which allow for large, open
spaces and simple, clean lines. Another important aspect of abstract
architecture is the use of negative space, which allows the design to breathe
and creates a sense of balance and harmony.
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19. BUILDINGS
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SEAGRAM CCTV HEADQUARTERS

20. KEY TERMS
Fauvism was a short-lived art movement that emerged in France at the turn of the
20th century. It is characterized by its bold use of color, simplified forms, and a
rejection of traditional ideas about perspective and naturalism.
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Fauvism
Dadaism
Dadaism was an avant-garde art movement that emerged in Europe during World
War I and continued until the mid-1920s. It was a response to the horrors of war,
and it rejected traditional ideas about art, culture, and society.
The term "Dada" is believed to have been coined by the Romanian poet Tristan
Tzara, and it was meant to be a nonsensical word that expressed the movement's
rejection of conventional language and meaning.

21. Surrealism was an avant-garde art movement that emerged in Europe in the 1920s
and 1930s, and it was characterized by its exploration of the unconscious mind and
its rejection of conventional rational thought.
emphasized the importance of dreams and the unconscious mind in shaping
human behavior. Surrealist artists sought to tap into these hidden aspects of the
psyche in order to create artworks that were strange, illogical, and dreamlike.
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Surrealism
Cubism
Cubism was a revolutionary art movement that emerged in the early 20th century,
primarily in France. It is characterized by its emphasis on the two-dimensional
surface of the picture plane, the use of geometric forms to represent objects, and
the fragmentation of form.
Cubism was pioneered by artists Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, who were
looking for new ways to represent the three-dimensional world on a two-
dimensional canvas

22. Neo-Plasticism, also known as the New Plasticism, was a revival of the earlier
Plasticism movement that emerged in the 1920s and 1930s. The movement was
founded by the Dutch artist Theo van Doesburg, who had been a member of the
original De Stijl group with Piet Mondrian.
Neo-Plasticism emphasized the use of geometric forms, primary colors, and a
simplified, abstracted style.
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Neo Plasticism
Suprematism
Suprematism was an art movement that emerged in Russia in the early 20th
century. It was founded by Kazimir Malevich, who believed that art should be free of
representational content and instead focus on pure forms and colors.
Suprematist artworks are characterized by their use of basic geometric shapes,
such as squares, circles, and triangles, arranged in a way that creates a sense of
dynamic movement and energy. The movement emphasized the use of primary
colors and the contrast between light and dark tones.

23. Art Informel, also known as Tachisme, was an art movement that emerged in
Europe in the aftermath of World War II. It was characterized by its emphasis on
spontaneity, gestural mark-making, and an emphasis on process over product.
Art Informel artists rejected the formal constraints of traditional painting and instead
sought to create works that were expressive and free-flowing. They often used
unconventional materials and techniques, such as dripping or splattering paint onto
the canvas, or using a palette knife to create thick, impasto textures.
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Art informal

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