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Swirling lines, twisted shapes, dwindling light streams, vibrant hues, an array of colorful patterns, and the path of flowing water- what you interpret about all these famous abstract paintings when you visit an art studio? All these expressions come under Abstract art form that motivates you to enter into the reality of painting. Many people dislike these artworks because they actually don’t understand the hidden meaning inside the images. However, understanding abstract art is easy; all you need to have is an open mind and profound imagination.

Abstract art is open to interpretation

One of the beautiful things about abstract art is that it is quite open to comprehend the gesture created by the artist on the canvas. It is not a kind of art that reveals everything at a mere glance, however, abstract paintings require you to have an open & inquiring mind as it takes you to some state where the meanings have unleashed into your thoughts.    

Abstract art gives you a complete freedom to explore more about a specific artwork and assign your own meaning to the painting. This intensely persuading process enhances a viewer experience towards art piece.

Understanding the phenomena of abstract art is not a cup of tea for every individual. Instead, it is a kind of art that makes some people inspired and encouraged from the thoughts that artist have put on the canvas.

An abstract artist have following quality attributes

  • Best abstract artists have excellent drawing skills
  • Artists has a granular sense of art composition
  • Have a deep understanding of the workings with colors

On the other side, most abstract artists have expertise to create a flawlessly rendered rose or a realistic portrait. In spite of that, such artists choose to illustrate their creativity by immersing visual experience that is more free and imaginative by weight of objects. You can see such representation among famous abstract paintings.  

Abstract art can also make people troubled as they actually don’t know what the painting is all about. Or, they assume that art doesn’t look like anything so it does not reflect anything. This art form doesn’t involve any familiar objects, so there is nothing to hold onto. This can be very doubtful to some people because they don’t interpret the meaning of what they see before them.

The truth is that “Abstract art is not about nothing”. Actually, it is about color, line, pattern, texture, form, composition and process.

On the basis, all the patterns described in paintings are the influential capabilities of the artwork, because they define what the art looks like and how it is created. This art form is an elaboration of these imaginative qualities.    

Creating abstract art style is quite far from drawing art as it is exhibited in real life. It is all about exploring form, hues, patterns and colors. One could even state that it is an instinctive feeling of the artists like how they feel. Abstract art is not about creating outstanding copies of real life. Importantly, it is about giving impression of real life without describing all the minute details. Apparently, depending on the artists, abstract art became the process in itself. Representational would imply that you draw what you see, and on the contrary, abstract art is far different from that concept.

How do you start understanding abstract art?

Everyone wants to understand the art. Picasso, a famous artist has a point that art cannot be explained appropriately in words. Its influence on people is so instinctive and speaks to the nonverbal parts of our living. Therefore, art is an experience that you can feel and go through into.

For any painting, accept that it is what it is. Don’t try to figure out any exact interpretation about the painting.

Look at abstract art in the similar way that you would listen to music. When you listen to music, you don’t try to hold on to the notes; you let them flourish over you. Just like that, let your eyes wander over the artwork and mesmerize the imagination. Let your eyes play with the art piece, following the twirls and turns, immersing in and out of the surface and slipping around the cusps. See what imaginations, verves, inspiration sensations and memory emerge out from the paintings.  

It is best to see abstract art in person to truly entail the complete effect. This will help you immensely to understand the abstract art.