Abstract Art
Art that does not try to show real objects or people, but uses shapes, colors, and lines to create a feeling or idea.
What is it?
Abstract art is art that doesn't look like the real world. Instead of painting a tree or a person, the artist uses shapes, colors, and lines to express something. Piet Mondrian's paintings are abstract because they only have rectangles and lines, not real objects. Abstract art started in the early 1900s.
Why it matters
Abstract art lets artists explore feelings and ideas without being tied to reality. It also lets viewers use their imagination to interpret what they see.
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