What is Abstract Art?

Abstract art is a form of art that does not depict a recognizable object or scene from the natural world, but rather consists of shapes, colors, and lines arranged in a way that creates a visual experience for the viewer. Abstract art can be expressive, communicating emotion or ideas through the use of color, shape, and form. It can also be purely formal, focusing on the arrangement of elements within the artwork.

The roots of abstract art can be traced back to the early 20th century, with artists like Wassily Kandinsky and Piet Mondrian being some of the first to create purely abstract works. However, the concept of abstract art has existed in various forms throughout art history, with artists like Vincent van Gogh and Paul Cézanne using elements of abstraction in their work.