Mark Rothko
Monolithic planes of colour characterise the works of the prominent abstract expressionist painter.
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Joan Miro
Many of the Spanish artist's works could be described as surreal abstracts. Others contain bizarre symbolic narratives.
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Wassily Kandinsky
Although some of his works contain recognisable elements, most are concerned with pure compositional geometry and balance. Often named as producing the first true abstract painting.
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Piet Mondrian
The Dutch artist flirted with still-lifes and landscapes, but eventually settled on geometric abstraction.
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Robert Rauschenberg
Widely referred to as a pop-artist, Rauschenberg combined cuttings from contemporary newspapers and magazines with paint to create these often frenzied abstract works. |
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Robert Motherwell
Expressionistic works with strong, roughly executed motifs, that sometimes incorporate collage. |
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Victor Vasarely
The artist often plays with perspective to create these optical and geometrical abstract designs. |
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Duplock
Striking contemporary abstract paintings and prints with flat compositions. |
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Bridget Riley
Geometric art by the leading proponent of the Op-art movement. |
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Howard Hodgkin
Brightly coloured and playful works by the highly respected British abstract painter. |
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Patrick Heron
Dazzling abstract paintings and prints including works reminiscent of Matisses' late period. |
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