The Enduring Allure of Modern and Post-Modern Abstract Art
Abstract art has had a profound and lasting impact on the art world, captivating collectors, investors, and the general public alike with vast appeal. It’s so transcendent you can tastefully pair it with any style and movement in any surrounding. Both modern and post-modern abstract art have long held the top positions as the best-selling and most lucrative investments in the art market and at auction. Primarily due to shifting cultural paradigms and the enduring appeal of a movement that revolutionized the art world.
Abstract art emerged from the modern movement in the 20th century, with arguable roots in the late 19th century. It sprung up roughly from the 1920s to the 1960s, as a radical departure from traditional representational art. In abstract art, the absence or “abstraction” of subject matter is central. This is driven by the artist’s conceptual intent to deconstruct or “boil down” all facets and components of art, including subject matter, color and composition, all in an effort to provide viewers with a glimpse into the artistic process as the result.
At it’s peak, renowned artists from the New York School, such as Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollock, and Willem de Kooning, experimented with techniques and mediums, introducing a new language through landscapes of form, color and composition. Consequently, they engaged audiences with intellectual depth, creativity, and innovation. This shift opened doors for countless artists whose muses and inspirations transcended the boundaries of realism. Interestingly enough, many abstract artists know very much how to paint traditionally.
The ongoing shift in cultural paradigms and artistic expression continues to intrigue collectors and investors, fueling the demand and value of these abstract works. enduring quality of modern and post-modern abstract art persists as these artworks
remain the best-selling and most lucrative investments in the art world. Abstract art from both emerging and famous artists, in modern and post-modern movements, offer a solid choice for designers, collectors and investors who recognize their value as not only important and beautiful paintings, but also a balancing investment in a market they can actually influence.
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Palmer Saylor III