Abstract paintings first appeared in painting after 1900. In contrast to the painting styles that had prevailed until then, the contents of abstract paintings were completely detached from nature and real existing objects. The painted is reduced to forms, color sounds, inner-pictorial references or contrasts. Some art historians see abstract painting as a counter-reaction to photography, with its high quality in the reproduction of natural objects. One of the first abstract painters was Wassily Kandinsky with his expressive abstraction, which focused on the effect of individual colors or the combination of colors to the content of the paintings. This honour, however, is disputed by Frantisek Kupka. He probably painted the most radical abstract picture with the black square on a white background. From 1910 onwards, another style of abstract painting emerged in the form of geometric abstraction. Among the most famous painters of this style are Kasimir Malevich and Piet Mondrian.
Abstract painting has polarized art critics throughout the ages. What some considered the pinnacle of artistic creation was, for others, mere scribblings. Oil on the mills of the dismissive critics was an incident that occurred in London in 1954. Pictures painted by the chimpanzee Congo found their way into an art exhibition and were highly praised by critics. When the identity of the artist became known, the debate about the artistry of abstract painting flared up again.
Later artists even abandoned the brush as a classical tool, and composed abstract paintings by dripping paint (Jackson Pollock) or pouring (Hermann Nitsch). Cy Twombly worked with lettering-like drawings. The American direction has been subsumed under the term abstract expressionism.
Other well-known abstract painters are Robert Delauney, Willem de Kooning or Joan Miro.
Abstract Paintings
Abstract paintings first appeared in painting after 1900. In contrast to the painting styles that had prevailed until then, the contents of abstract paintings were completely detached from nature and real existing objects. The painted is reduced to forms, color sounds, inner-pictorial references or contrasts. Some art historians see abstract painting as a counter-reaction to photography, with its high quality in the reproduction of natural objects. One of the first abstract painters was Wassily Kandinsky with his expressive abstraction, which focused on the effect of individual colors or the combination of colors to the content of the paintings. This honour, however, is disputed by Frantisek Kupka. He probably painted the most radical abstract picture with the black square on a white background. From 1910 onwards, another style of abstract painting emerged in the form of geometric abstraction. Among the most famous painters of this style are Kasimir Malevich and Piet Mondrian.
Abstract painting has polarized art critics throughout the ages. What some considered the pinnacle of artistic creation was, for others, mere scribblings. Oil on the mills of the dismissive critics was an incident that occurred in London in 1954. Pictures painted by the chimpanzee Congo found their way into an art exhibition and were highly praised by critics. When the identity of the artist became known, the debate about the artistry of abstract painting flared up again.
Later artists even abandoned the brush as a classical tool, and composed abstract paintings by dripping paint (Jackson Pollock) or pouring (Hermann Nitsch). Cy Twombly worked with lettering-like drawings. The American direction has been subsumed under the term abstract expressionism.
Other well-known abstract painters are Robert Delauney, Willem de Kooning or Joan Miro.
Frequently Asked Questions about Meisterdrucke
Personalizing your art print at Meisterdrucke is a simple and intuitive process that allows you to design an artwork exactly to your specifications: Choose a frame, determine the image size, decide on a printing medium, and add suitable glazing or a stretcher frame. We also offer customization options such as mats, fillets, and spacers. Our customer service is available to help you design your perfect artwork.
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Choosing the medium is often a matter of personal taste. To give you a clearer idea, we have provided some images for each medium. For a holistic experience, we also offer you a sample set of all paper variants so you can make a decision not just visually but also haptically. You can take advantage of the sample set free of charge – only the shipping costs will apply. You can order the sample set directly.
Do not worry. At Meisterdrucke, we do not proceed mechanically. We manually review each order. If there are any inconsistencies or peculiarities in the configuration, we will immediately contact you. Of course, our courteous and patient support is always at your side to assist you with the configuration. Together with you, we adjust your image by phone or email so that the final result exactly meets your expectations.
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