Abstract Art

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Abstract Art 1860-1970

Abstract Impressionism

Jackson Pollock

Lyrical abstraction refers to abstract paintings that are softer and more romantic in nature. Instead of drama and tension, this style has a relaxed randomness and spontaneity. It is called “lyrical”, because of the imagery that allows the person to interpret or “read” it.

Color Field

Hans Hoffman

Color field paintings are characterized by large, solid colors on a flat plane. The colors are the subjects themselves. Compared to abstract expressionism, color field painters aim to present their paintings as one cohesive image.

Lyrical Abstraction

Sam Francis

Lyrical abstraction refers to abstract paintings that are softer and more romantic in nature. Instead of drama and tension, this style has a relaxed randomness and spontaneity. It is called “lyrical”, because of the imagery that allows the person to interpret or “read” it.

Cubism

Pablo Picasso

Cubism is characterized by geometric figures. Cubist painters analyze the subject and break it up into a geometric abstract form. These are normally viewpoints of thre subject fron various angles. Cubist paintings range from partially abstract to fully abstract.