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Fear Helps You Appreciate Abstract Art, Study Finds

Huffington Post - Feb 18, 2012
According to a new study, feeling fear may actually help people to better engage with abstract art. In the study, which used 85 Brooklyn College students as a sample, participants were assigned randomly to one of five conditions: fear, happiness, ...

Abstract Art Piece Raises Eyebrows, Questions

NBC Chicago - Feb 17, 2012
By BJ Lutz and Charlie Wojciechowski The area has had its share of eye-opening art displayed on the street, but this latest piece is striking a nerve with some people. It's not signed, so there's no way to connect with the artist to learn the ...

Fear Heightens Appreciation of Abstract Art

Miller-McCune.com - Feb 14, 2012
Does abstract art fail to evoke a profound emotional response? Try viewing it while you're terrified. By Tom Jacobs People are more likely to be moved and intrigued by abstract paintings if they have just experienced a good scare.

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Abstract Art books

Abstracts: 50 Inspirational Projects

by: Rolina van Vliet

Abstract artists aim to make unseen ideas visible, and this inspiring guidebook collects 50 abstract exercises for painters looking to expand their abilities and build their expressive repertoires. From purely conceptual compositions to emblematic interpretations of real objects, instructor Rolina van Vliet offers concrete insights into how each project moves from an assemblage of brushstrokes into an expressive idea. Accompanying each exercise are numerous detailed photographs that demonstrate the application of various media and methods, showing paintings that range from atmospheric, textured, and nuanced  to raw, powerful, and vibrant.
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The Art of Abstract Painting: A Guide to Creativity and Free Expression

by: Rolina van Vliet

Filled with inspired instruction, this detailed guide shows how to compose dramatic, beautiful, thought-provoking, and evocative abstract paintings. Providing background information about the artistic style, the procedures and aims of the abstract method are explored in depth. This manual also teaches where to find inspiration, how to develop ideas, the way to create lively effects, and how to apply a range of techniques on different surfaces, whether it be transparent watercolor or thickly applied acrylics.
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Concerning the Spiritual in Art

by: Wassily Kandinsky
Pioneering work by the great modernist painter, considered by many to be the father of abstract art and a leader in the movement to free art from traditional bonds. Kandinsky's provocative thoughts on color theory and the nature of art. Analysis of Picasso, Matisse, and earlier masters. 12 illustrations.

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Abduzeedo Inspiration Guide for Designers

by: Fábio Sasso
Brazilian designer Fábio Sasso, who has wildly popular design blog Abduzeedo, has created the definitive guide to design. This book features interviews with designers and offers tutorials on various design styles, an extension of what he does with his site abduzeedo.com. Each chapter addresses a particular style, e.g., Vintage, Neo-surrealism, Retro 80s, Light Effects, Collage, Vector, and starts off with an explanation about the style and techniques that go into that style. Next, the Abduzeedo Design Guide shows images from different visual artists illustrating each style.
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Creating an Abstract Art Painting by the Contemporary Artist Vera - www.veraarts.com

How does the relationship between consciousness and the subconscious take shape in the art work of Vera Arutyunyan. 72" x 48" Abstract Oil Painting is Created in 8 minutes. To see more of Vera's amazing artwork go to www.veraarts.com or Email: artistvera@yahoo.com

 

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What is Abstract Art?

Here's a short crash course on abstract art, how it evolved and how to appreciate it. (Note: Expressionism has not been included) Drawn elements of the video were done using Skitch, where the JPG photos were then imported into iMovie. This video is for educational purposes only.

 

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"Fade Away" By abstract Artist Gino Savarino. Original Modern Art - www.verybigart.com Fine Art

www.verybigart.com Tryptich abstract art by Gino Savarino. He has been compard many times to the great modern artist, Jonas Gerard. He brings lots of movement to his paintings and loves to use tons of colors. His contemporary fine art can be purchased at http

 

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Art & Painting : What Is Abstract Art?

Abstract art encompasses several genres of art, but generally it is art that utilizes color, line and shapes to convey a message or a feeling instead of using a narrative of subject matters. Find examples of abstract art with information from an experienced artist in this free video on art. Expert: Koorosh Angali Contact: www.angali.com Bio: Dr. Koorosh Angali is an accomplished scholar, poet, musician, actor and performance artist. Filmmaker: Todd Green

 

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Newark Museum official - Constructive Spirit: Abstract Art in South and North America, 1920s-50s

Constructive Spirit: Abstract Art in South and North America, 1920s-50s, investigates the formative geometric abstract art movements of Argentina, Brazil, the United States, Uruguay and Venezuela. On view from February 17 through May 23, 2010 at the Newark Museum, this exhibition is the first to explore the conceptual connections and exchanges that existed between artists in the Americas. Featured are more than 90 paintings, sculptures, prints, photographs, drawings and films drawn from the collection of the Newark Museum, along with loans from public and private collections and galleries across both continents. Artists include Alexander Calder, Joaquín Torres-García, Jesús Rafael Soto, Gyula Kosice, Lygia Clark, Ellsworth Kelly, Geraldo de Barros and many others. Constructive Spirit is organized by Mary Kate OHare, Associate Curator of American Art at the Newark Museum.