ABSTRACTION

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Summary
In art, abstraction takes many different forms and transcends certain genres. The
Tate claims that abstraction might entail making completely non-representational works
or simplifying forms. Abstract art uses the visual language of shape, form, color, and line
to create a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from visual
references in the world. It has been around since the Stone Age, in the form of
prehistoric cave drawings of dots and symbols. However, it was known in the late 19th
century and fully emerged in the early 20th century. Wassily Kandinsky is often credited
with creating one of the first truly abstract paintings with his painting, Composition VIII.
To understand abstract art, you need two things: an open mind and a wandering
imagination. You need to be able to look beyond objects you already visually recognize.
In conclusion, the beauty of abstract art lies in its ability to evoke emotions, stimulate
imagination, and transcend the constraints of literal representation, inviting viewers to
engage in a personal and subjective exploration of form, color, and expression.

Questions
1. What emotions do you feel when looking at abstract art?
2. When did abstract art emerge?
3. How did painters discover the complete abstraction in art?
4. What does abstract art focus on in painting?
5. How do abstract shapes and colors convey meaning or tell a story?
6. How do abstract artists use color and texture to create depth and dimension?
7. Do you think abstract art is more subjective or objective than representational art?
8. How do abstract artworks challenge your perception and interpretation of the
world?
9. Why does abstract art focus on the simple details of ar
10. How do abstract artworks evoke different moods and atmospheres?
11. Who is often credited with creating one of the first truly abstract paintings in 1910?
12. How do abstract artworks make you feel differently than representational artworks?
13. How will you understand an abstract art?
14. How will you interpret the Composition VIII by Kandinsky?
15. How will you appreciate an abstract art?

Group 2