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Why Abstract Art is Powerful.

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Why Abstract Art is Powerful.

You have to ask yourself a question, what do you want from a painting? Do you buy a painting merely because of the skill involved? By this I mean the drawing and painting quality? You may answer by saying of course this is important. However if your child paints a picture you love it for another reason. The same goes for all art.

Abstract art does not give you all the details. No flowers, no landscapes, no animals and so what's its appeal? And why do I say it is powerful. If you see a still life work that is exquisitely drawn and painted, yes you cannot deny the skill. And there are hundreds if not thousands of lovely paintings. However combine this with a deep meaning of the objects presented and now you have a more meaningful work of art. In other words the reason behind the objects is vital as well.

Now to get back to abstract work, this does not give you the objects but allows your subconscious mind to take over. If you feel nothing then it is not art to you. Simple colour combinations for example can invoke a feeling and the skill comes from the artist's ability to create that feeling. Although, abstract artists don't create art just with a buyer in mind, they create art because of a strong desire to express their feelings and an obsession to paint. While abstract art lovers buy abstract art because of the feeling it creates in them.

This is why abstract art can be powerful because the human imagination is boundless.