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Colourful geometric abstract painting by M. C. Lamamie de Clairac, an example of contemporary abstract art

26 July 2026·7 min read

Understanding Abstract Painting: Origins, Techniques and a Contemporary Perspective

What is abstract painting? From Kandinsky's legacy to geometric abstraction inspired by Latin American colour, a journey through an art form that frees shape and colour from figurative representation.

Abstract PaintingGeometric ArtArt HistoryPainting TechniqueInterior Design

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