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Conceptual art- Introduction- 50 words

Category: 1 (Geometric Abstraction)

Category: 2 (Lyrical Abstraction)

Conceptual art- Introduction through upper written categories.

These two above written categories, “Geometric Abstraction” and “Lyrical Abstraction” comprise an essential aspect of the life of this artist. Abstract art is an art style of elite class which played a vital role in Abstract art renaissance movement.

You would know these things in this article:- Abstraction in early art and many cultures, Russian avant-garde, and Later developments

There are other art movements such as “Abstract expressionism,” “Magic realism,” and “Op art.”which are similar to some extent.

Some artists of Abstract art come from other art styles such as Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollock, Wassily Kandinsky, Helen Frankenthaler, and Gerhard Richter.

This art movement (Abstract art) has many famous paintings/artworks such as “Composition VII,” “Color Study Squires with Concentric circles,” and “One Number 31, 1950.”

If you see the beauty of these paintings, then “Kandinsky’s first abstract watercolor” comes at first place which is beautiful, “Black Square,” sometimes comes at the second place due to its demand.

If you (As a/an Abstract art student) really want to read comprehensively then read these sections– “Geometric Abstraction (artistic approach)” and “Lyrical Abstraction (Other aspects).”

These categories comprise in-depth knowledge, especially- “Geometric Abstraction”-A Category.

ABSTRACT ART was an art movement, and if you want to read about Abstract art comprehensively, then you should also cover its most famous artist– Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollock, Wassily Kandinsky, Helen Frankenthaler, and Gerhard Richter.

But if you have less time, then you may select- Abstract art Characteristic section.

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Conceptual art- 4 Frequently asked questions

  1. What is Abstract art?

Abstract art is an art movement, and Abstract art artist tries to express artistic thought through Abstract art paintings/artworks.

There are so many artists such as Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollock, and Wassily Kandinsky who defined this art style through their artworks such as “Composition VII,” “Color Study Squires with Concentric circles” and “One Number 31, 1950.”

Thus Abstract art is a pastiche of many different art styles such as “Abstract expressionism,” “Magic realism,” “Op art” etc.

  1. Why is Abstract art still popular today?

There are two things, the demand of Abstract art paintings/artworks and fame of Abstract art artists. Still, there are many artworks which are in huge demand such as “Composition VII,” “Color Study Squires with Concentric circles” and “Kandinsky’s first abstract watercolor.”

Still, there are many European exhibitions which display– “Composition VII,” “Kandinsky’s first abstract watercolor,” “One Number 31, 1950.”

These Abstract art paintings show the popularity of this art style. Mark Rothko, Gerhard Richter, and Wassily Kandinsky are other factors of its popularity.

  1. What do you think about Abstract art?

Abstract art is an artistic and intellectual art movement which has a complicated history; Abstract art was the way of expression for “Gerhard Richter,” “Wassily Kandinsky” and “Mark Rothko.”

In philosophy and the history of ideas, this art style is very diverse. See category- “Geometric Abstraction” and “Lyrical Abstraction.”

You would get the depth of this art style, through Abstract art artworks, artists try to emphasize on the free flow of expression.

Artworks of Abstract art artists explore the relationship between celebrity culture (Geometric Abstraction) and visual expression (Lyrical Abstraction).

  1. What are the features of Abstract art?

This art style is trendy; Abstract art emerged in 19th century as Abstract art movement when there was artistic standoff among European countries.

Some artists such as “Helen Frankenthaler,” “Mark Rothko” and “Gerhard Richter.”

Actually, if you want to know the features of Abstract art movement, then you should read about “Mark Rothko” and “Jackson Pollock.” And you may also know it by going through these categories- “Geometric Abstraction” and “Lyrical Abstraction.”

These categories cover everything comprehensively.

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Conceptual art- Introduction of these artists.

1st MARK ROTHKO– Mark Rothko is the artist of Abstract art art movement who played a vital role in the Abstract art art movement renaissance, the date of birth of this artist is September 25, 1903, and the place of birth is- Pob1.

This artist is known for/as Lincoln High School, Portland, Oregon (American painter of Russian Jewish descent.). Due to regional effect, Paintings of this Abstract art artist show resemblance with these areas. The artistic qualification of this artist is- Lincoln High School, Portland, Oregon (American painter of Russian Jewish descent.).

But still, it’s a beauty of this Abstract art art movement that you may compare these artworks with each other- “One Number 31, 1950,” “Color Study Squires with Concentric circles,” “Composition VII,” “Black Square” and “Kandinsky’s first abstract watercolor.”

Notable works:- Mark Rothko, Yorktown Heights, ca. 1949. & Four Darks in Red, 1958

Qualification:- Lincoln High School, Portland, Oregon (American painter of Russian Jewish descent.)

2nd JACKSON POLLOCK– The date of birth of Jackson Pollock is January 28, 1912, this artist was born during Abstract art period when the Abstract art art movement was on the peak wherein Jackson Pollock had played a vital role in this art movement.

The date of birth of this artist is JANUARY 28, 1912, and the place of birth is- POB2. The artistic qualification of this artist is- Art Students League of New York (American painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement.).

Notable works:- Number 17A (1948) & Mural on Indian Red Ground (1950)

Qualification:- Art Students League of New York (American painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement.)

3rd WASSILY KANDINSKY– This name also emerged during Abstract art art movement. The artwork demand of Wassily Kandinsky is a little bit lesser than Mark Rothko.

But the artworks of this artist (Wassily Kandinsky) are also very beautiful. The artistic qualification of this artist is- Academy of Fine Arts, Munich (Russian painter and art theorist.).

Notable works:- Odessa Port, 1898 & Rotterdam Sun, 1906

Qualification:- Academy of Fine Arts, Munich (Russian painter and art theorist.)

4th HELEN FRANKENTHALER– The artistic qualification of this artist is- Dalton School Bennington College (American abstract expressionist painter.).  Helen Frankenthaler is the artist of Abstract art art movement who also played a vital role in the Abstract art art movement renaissance.

The date of birth of this artist is December 12, 1928, and the place of birth is pob4. This artist is known for/as Dalton School Bennington College (American abstract expressionist painter.).

Notable works:- In Swan Lake #2 (1961) & Frankenthaler’s Basque Landscape (1958)

Qualification:- Dalton School Bennington College (American abstract expressionist painter.)

5th GERHARD RICHTER– The date of birth of this artist is 9 February 1932, and the artistic qualification of this artist is- Dresden Art Academy, Kunstakademie Düsseldorf (German visual artist.). The artworks demand of Gerhard Richter is a little bit lesser than Mark Rothko.

But then also, paintings of this Abstract art artist remain in high demand.

Notable works:- Gerhard Richter c. 1970 & Gerhard Richter, Symphony of Light’ 2007

Qualification:- Dresden Art Academy, Kunstakademie Düsseldorf (German visual artist.)

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