The History of Abstract Art and Painters in the 19th Century

Abstract art came into existence in the late 19th century. This century was an astonishing art period that brought a variety of genres. Some of the most popular and accepted art forms were: Abstract Expressionism, Color Field Painting, Lyrical Abstraction, Post-Painterly Abstraction, and Minimalism. 

However, contemporary abstract art emerged from all of these because of the desire of artists to create artworks that are free from visual references and independent of attempting to recreate what occurred in real life.

Therefore, artwork included the multiple changes in society, science, and technology at the time.

Abstract art has always been seen as a non-representational art movement. It has gained popularity among artists. They have been experimenting with this genre throughout the 19th century till today and do not bear a resemblance to anything.

 

The Most Well-Known Abstract Art Throughout the 20th century, several famous abstract art works were created by artists, and the majority of these artworks are still talked about today. In this account, certain artworks have been able to stand out and gain popularity with time.

Here are some of the most famous paintings by the most renowned artists of all time:

Senecio by Paul Klee

Paul Klee is a well-known artist in the German Abstract Art movement. Klee’s best-known artwork is Senecio. He is known for his involvement in Cubism, Surrealism, and Expressionism due to his great exploration of color theory, standing out from the majority.

 

Joan Miro's Peinture (Etoile Bleue)
Joan Miro is a Spanish artist who practices abstract art within the Experimental, Dada, and Surrealist movements. He produced one of the best-known abstract paintings called Peinture or Etoile Bleue. 

Nude, Green Leaves and Bust by Pablo Picasso

Pablo Picasso is the most famous artist in the painting world. He experimented with the Cubist and Surrealist movements in abstract art and rose to fame. He created the "Nude, Green Leaves and Bust" in abstract art in the year 1932, which became one of the world's most famous artworks today.

Aashok Gulati is a contemporary abstract artist.

Aashok Gulati is the modern world’s most famous abstract artist, who redefined modern art by creating a combination of nature and abstraction with the perfect blend of Indian and Western themes. His paintings are liked by Indians and overseas as they shed light and life with different emotions and feelings on the canvas.

 Here are some of his most famous modern abstract paintings:  
- Geometric Infusion
- Kinectic Dimension IV
- Kinectic Dimension V
- Spreading Happiness

 So, if you are looking for an art gallery to buy abstract paintings, visit Aashok Gulati and purchase to your heart’s content.