11/11/2012

Why Abstract Art Paintings Are Special

By Priscilla Sims


Many may find abstract art paintings a little bit weird. In fact, some people comment and think just how easy it would be to do one. Even a six year old will be able to splash paints on a piece of paper and call it art. However, that is actually not the case with painting. For a true blood artist, seeing abstract works requires a very keen eye.

Otherwise known as non objective or non representational art, abstracts are actually very difficult to make and understand for common people. Many of us see only what the painting represents as to the objects we see in them. However, there is a deeper manner that has to be derived from the piece of work.

An artist will have to be perfect in drawing, mixing colors, using lines and shapes, and combining them all up to make sure the resulting composition is good. This is why making abstracts is also not for every artist to mess up with. Ironically, the difficulty in creating the pieces is not much appreciated by people, thinking they should be devalued.

There are certain things you can ask or consider for yourself to understand better the meaning of the artwork. It is important that you open up your mind to see what is non representational. Contrary to most paintings that present an object that we all are familiar about, abstracts are different in that their look is unfamiliar.

The viewer should also look at the elements used by the artist on his or her work. Look at the colors used, the shapes and the lines, the textures made present, and all other things. It is a must to understand how these elements go together as it will often hold the meaning of the piece.

Being an artist yourself will be of great advantage when it comes to deciphering the meanings of certain masterpieces. But then again, if you are the type of person who understands the arts very well, you just might be able to appreciate abstracts. Reading the title and understanding the elements will give you a cue.

Those who connect to the artworks' meanings are those who appreciate more. If you are one of them and you are interested in getting yourself a masterpiece, you can look at exhibitions or go online. A painting will surely look good in your home, office or building.

Indeed, it is very difficult for people to know more about abstract art paintings when they have no complete background about the arts. Nevertheless, they should give abstracts their rightful place in the field of arts. After all, they are very significant in artists' lives and other people as well.




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