Definition of «modern abstraction»

Modern abstraction refers to a style of art that simplifies or distorts objects and ideas, focusing on shapes, colors, and patterns rather than realistic representation. It usually aims to evoke emotions, express concepts, or challenge traditional ways of seeing and understanding the world.

Sentences with «modern abstraction»

A unique amalgamation of artist, Spiritualist and medium, the fascinating and unexpected story of Houghton has generated international interest from curators and writers who see her work as representing an abandonment of figurative form that anticipates the development of modern abstraction by artists such as Kandinsky or Malevich by several decades. (monash.edu)
Gerhard Richter: Colour Charts is accompanied by a comprehensive book featuring newly commissioned essays by Dietmar Elger, Head of the Gerhard Richter Archive; Hubertus Butin, curator and author of several key texts on Richter; and Jaleh Mansoor, Professor at the University of British Columbia, whose research concentrates on modern abstraction and its economic implications. (artmattermagazine.com)
The present work, significantly larger in scale than most of his abstract works to appear at auction, is a one - of - a-kind masterpiece that comprises of the very best of Douaihy's skilful techniques and inspirations, a signature style that has been widely celebrated and acclaimed since the 1960s and have placed him at the forefront of Modern Abstraction in the Middle East. (christies.com)
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