The Abstract Art names to know
Famous Abstract Art 아티스트: Our Top 17
If you remember one Abstract Art 아티스트, make it 힐마 아프 클린트 (1862–1944), the name behind De Tio Största, n°10 Alderdomen 및 De tio största, n° 2 Barnaaldern. After that come 요하네스 이텐, 콘스탄틴 브랑쿠시, 유영국 및 Douglas Abdell. Our 17 picks go from 힐마 아프 클린트 (born 1862) to 찰스 기브슨 (born 1957), from 14 countries.
How we picked them. We list the artists our catalogue links to Abstract Art, from the most famous down. Artists born after 1955 that we cannot yet check on Wikidata are left out. The Wikipedia number shows in how many of our 32 languages Wikipedia writes about them.
Quick facts
Abstract Art in a nutshell
- 17아티스트
- 1862–1957출생 연도
- 14출생 국가
- 2여성
- 3현역 작가
- 390카탈로그 내 작품들
- 주요 작품을 가장 많이 보유한 미술관
- Maritime Museum (1), MAM Rio (1), 뉴욕 현대 미술관 (1), The Robert McLaughlin Gallery (1)
- 이 리스트의 여성 아티스트들
- 힐마 아프 클린트, Margaret Alexandra Luke
Meet them one by one
The 17 famous Abstract Art 아티스트, from most famous down
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유영국 1916–2002
한국 From Ulchin 추상 회화
AllPaintingsStore.com과 같은 플랫폼을 통해 “산”이나 “작품”과 같은 유영국의 걸작들을 살펴보는 것은, 전통을 깨뜨리고 한국 미술의 새로운 길을 개척하고자 했던 진정한 선구자의 정신을 엿볼 수 있는 기회를 제공합니다. 그의 작품은 추상이 가진 변혁적인 힘, 그리고 외부 세계와 내면의 자아 모두의 본질을 포착해내는 능력을 일깨워주는 강력한 이정표로 남아 있습니다.
Works to know · Their 100 best-known works
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Douglas Abdell 1947년생
American From Boston Contemporary sculpture
Douglas Abdell, born in Boston in 1947, is a sculptor whose work resonates with the weight of history, the echoes of ancient languages, and the complex political currents of the Mediterranean world. His journey as an artist began with formal training at Syracuse University, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in sculpture in 1970.
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Margaret Alexandra Luke 1901–1967
Canadian From Montreal Abstract art, Painters Eleven
Birth and Background: Luke was born on May 14, 1901, in Montreal. Influences: Early influences included local artists Dorothy Van Luven and Dorothy Henderson, who encouraged her exploration of different styles and techniques.
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Gheorghe Șaru 1920–2003
Romanian From Călinesti Abstract Modernist
Gheorghe Șaru, known to many as George Saru, was a painter whose life and work served as a bridge between the rich traditions of Romanian folk art and the experimental frontiers of European modernism. Born on February 29, 1920, in Checea, Romania, his journey began in a landscape shaped by post-war austerity, yet his artistic vision remained remarkably expansive.
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Bob Brighton 1936–2017
British Geometric squares
Born in 1936 in Hastings, East Sussex, his early life was rooted in the practicalities of carpentry – a trade he learned from his father, a skilled craftsman. The reductive aesthetic of Piet Mondrian, with its emphasis on primary colors and orthogonal lines, undoubtedly played a significant role in shaping his approach to composition.
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Karlo Zvirynskyi 1923–1997
Ukrainian From Lviv Abstract art, Nonconformism
While initially uninterested in painting, he enrolled in the German art and industrial school in Lviv during World War II, a period of upheaval and uncertainty.
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Thiago Boecan
Brazilian ['Neo-Figurative Art', 'Abstract Art']
Thiago Morales Boemeke, known as Thiago Boecan, is a rising figure in the Brazilian contemporary art scene, captivating audiences with his exploration of emptiness and the human form. Born in São Paulo, Brazil, in 1995, Boecan’s artistic journey began with a formal education at Fundação Armando Álvares Penteado, followed by a degree in Graphic Design from Centro Universitário Belas Artes de São Paulo.
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Andrzej Nowacki 1953년생
Polish From Rabka-Zdrój Op Art, Concrete Art On Wikipedia in 5 of 32 languages
A restless spirit led him to pursue higher education abroad, initially studying Scandinavian languages at the University of Gothenburg before shifting his focus to Art History at the University of Innsbruck, Austria. He was awarded a private scholarship in West Orange, New Jersey, in 1994, providing him with the opportunity to further develop his artistic practice.
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Victor Servranckx 1897–1965
Belgian From Diegem Abstract, Cubism, Constructivism, Surrealism On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages
Servranckx’s formal artistic education began at the Brussels Royal Academy of Fine Arts from 1913 to 1917. It was during this period that he encountered René Magritte, a relationship that proved profoundly influential.
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찰스 기브슨 1957년생
캐나다인 From 짐바브웨 추상 표현주의 On Wikipedia in 2 of 32 languages
AllPaintingsStore.com에서 찰스 기브슨의 예술 작품을 탐색해보세요. 위키피디아의 추상표현주의 페이지에서 추상표현주의와 그 영향력 있는 예술가들에 대해 더 자세히 알아보세요.
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알도 클라우디오 펠리피 보나데이 1906–1974
브라질 From 상파울루 추상 회화, 그루푸 산타 엘레나 (Grupo Santa Helena) On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages
Pictures worth knowing
Famous Abstract Art works to recognise
When it happened
Abstract Art, step by step
- 1907
- 1912
- 1920
- 1921
- 1955
- 1957
- 1961
- 1962
- 1968
- 1989
- 1989
- 1996
- 1999
- 2021
Fun figures
The numbers behind the list
| 스위스 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 스웨덴 | 1 |
| 루마니아 | 1 |
| South Korea | 1 |
| United States of America | 1 |
| Canada | 1 |
| Romania | 1 |
| Ukraine | 1 |
| 1860s | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1870s | 1 |
| 1880s | 2 |
| 1890s | 1 |
| 1900s | 2 |
| 1910s | 2 |
| 1920s | 2 |
| 1930s | 2 |
| 1940s | 1 |
| 1950s | 2 |
Just the names
List of 17 famous Abstract Art 아티스트 to know
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힐마 아프 클린트스웨덴 · 1862–1944 - 2
요하네스 이텐스위스 · 1888–1967 - 3
콘스탄틴 브랑쿠시루마니아 · 1876–1957 - 4
유영국한국 · 1916–2002 - 5
Douglas AbdellAmerican · 1947년생 - 6
Margaret Alexandra LukeCanadian · 1901–1967 - 7
Gheorghe ȘaruRomanian · 1920–2003 - 8
Bob BrightonBritish · 1936–2017 - 9
카를 슈미트스위스 · 1914–1998 - 10
Karlo ZvirynskyiUkrainian · 1923–1997 - 11
Thiago BoecanBrazilian · - 12
다비드 카카바제조지아 · 1889–1952 - 13
Andrzej NowackiPolish · 1953년생 - 14
Victor ServranckxBelgian · 1897–1965 - 15
찰스 기브슨캐나다인 · 1957년생 - 16
존 홀랜드영국 · 1934–2011 - 17
알도 클라우디오 펠리피 보나데이브라질 · 1906–1974
Good questions
What people ask about Abstract Art
Who is the most famous Abstract Art 아티스트?
Who are the 5 most famous Abstract Art 아티스트?
힐마 아프 클린트 (#1), 요하네스 이텐 (#2), 콘스탄틴 브랑쿠시 (#3), 유영국 (#4) 및 Douglas Abdell (#5).
Who are the most famous living Abstract Art 아티스트?
The highest-ranked living 아티스트 in this list are Douglas Abdell (#5), Andrzej Nowacki (#13) 및 찰스 기브슨 (#15).
Where are the great works of Abstract Art today?
The museums holding the most key works of this list are Maritime Museum (1), MAM Rio (1) 및 뉴욕 현대 미술관 (1).
When were most Abstract Art 아티스트 born?
Most 아티스트 in this list were born in the 1880s (2 of 17), between 1862 and 1957 overall.
What techniques did Abstract Art 아티스트 use?
“This transition was marked by an incredible ability to manipulate light and texture; critics often marveled at his capacity to create a sense of transparency and a glowing, ethereal quality through his meticulous brushwork.” — from our biography of Gheorghe Șaru (#7).
Which country produced the most Abstract Art 아티스트?
스위스: 2 of the 17 아티스트 in this list were born there, then 스웨덴 (1) 및 루마니아 (1).
Who was the first Abstract Art 아티스트?
The earliest-born 아티스트 in this list is 힐마 아프 클린트 (#1), born in 1862.
Which women Abstract Art 아티스트 are the most famous?
2 women are in this ranking: 힐마 아프 클린트 (#1) 및 Margaret Alexandra Luke (#6).
Can I order a painting by a famous Abstract Art 아티스트?
Our catalogue holds 390 works by these 아티스트.
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