The world of art has been graced by various fascinating styles over the years, though none quite so fascinating as the world of abstract art. To some people, abstract art is the world of the strange, where little makes sense and there is little that might serve as an anchor. However, abstract art — in many ways — represents the world of art in general due to the fact that it allows the painter to visualize and make use of whatever tool they wish to get the job done.
While it might be somewhat confusing to those who are not experienced in abstract art, it does not take too much effort to understand why painters go for such a fascinating artstyle. Here is just a little guide to help those who might be confused understand the ins and outs of abstract art.
What does abstract art make you feel?
First and foremost, when looking at the various pieces that can be counted among the ranks of abstract art, what does it make you feel? In a lot of ways, it is a similar question to the psychological inkblot test, where various designs are shown and the very same question is asked.
The reason why they would pose such a question is to get an idea of how you might understand the painting through your eyes. Similar to how someone might denote that the inkblot makes them feel a sense of longing, an abstract painting might provide the same feeling. You might ask yourself how, but only you yourself can understand why the painting makes you feel the way you do.
It is not necessarily a code that needs cracking
Many people can attest to the quality of some of the greatest pieces of abstract art, but even those pieces depend on the beholder for their value. It is not some kind of code that needs any kind of cracking, as it is mostly a means of looking deep within yourself for the answer. Abstract art can be so fascinating because of all the various different feelings it can convey depending on the viewer.
An understanding of abstract art relies more on the person examining the art than anything else. With other art styles, they might try to elicit certain feelings that are uniform depending on the context, but not abstract art.
Freedom in expression
Abstract art, if anything, represents the freedom of expression that most artists strive for. It is the reason why so many artists go for abstract art. It is not just a way to practice a new artstyle, but to find inspiration within the art. What you see will never be what someone else sees, unless they explain their reasoning. Abstract art can be quite beautiful that way.
At the end of the day, abstract art is special in that it depends solely on your imagination. What you see in an abstract painting is as valid as what anyone else sees, which is part of what makes the world of art so incredible.
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