Recently I was at an event and stopped at a picture, looked at it for a long time … The energy emanating from the canvas was strong and warming. However, specific figures and objects were missing. As if the quintessence of the subconscious was ejected at the viewer … Such is the peculiarity of abstract art.
Abstractionism (Latin abstractio – “removal,
distraction”) is a non-narrative art, or in English terminology Abstract
Art is an art that has abandoned narrative.
Abstract language in art appeared in the
most ancient times, as evidenced by abstract ornaments on the surfaces of
ancient artifacts. Until now, the debate
remains the question of what appeared earlier, abstract or realistic art.
Abstract painting appeared at the beginning of the 20th century, when the idea
of drawing abstract forms took possession of the consciousness of painters,
that is, the consciousness of people who paint mainly with oil paints on canvas
(Briefly: the viewer himself thinks out the meaning).
Let’s remember the founders of Russian
abstract art: Vasili Kandinsky, Kazimir Malevich. Universalism characterizes
the art of abstractionists; abstract art is presented as a universal model of
the world order. Working with the
primary elements of the pictorial language, artists turn to general and
fundamental compositional principles. Abstract art undergoes significant changes
over time. Popular trends appear, such as surrealism and cubism.
What makes a real artist different?
First of all, recognizable style. The
artist avoids copying the masterpieces of the past and develops his own
concept, the expression of his unique self.
How is abstract painting created?
The artist conveys on the canvas the
phenomena of his inner world, forcing the viewer to think, to draw realia from
his subconsciousness. However, they may
differ. Someone can see a face, and someone – a
figure. Pure and bright colors are often used (expressive abstraction).
The colors used in the painting directly affect our
emotions, while at the same time conveying the emotional message of the artist.
Sometimes the outlines of real objects are visible in
the abstract pictorial element, sometimes conventionally interpreted elements
of the real world appear in it – landscapes, architecture, still life, animals,
people. With such a system of creativity, the factor of chance is of great
importance. This spontaneity is extremely valuable for the artist.
The basic principle of abstract art is freedom of self-expression, the use of various combinations of materials and the absence of a unified strict rule for creation. This art translates openness to a new world and new ideas.
