1. Three Musicians by Pablo Picasso
Abstract Art
Art stressing the form of its subject rather than its actual appearance.
Three Musicians by Pablo Picasso

2. Abstract Art
The subject is broken down into elements: Line, shape, form, color, value, space and texture, not necessarily resembling the subject itself.
Violin and Candlestick Georges Braque

3. Abstract Expressionism
A twentieth century style in which feelings and emotions are stressed.
Woman V by Willem De Kooning

4. Abstract Expressionism
Accident and chance are stressed rather than accurate representation of subject.

5. Impressionism influences Abstract Art

6. Expressionism influences Abstract Art

7. Cy Twombly

8. Willem De Kooning

9. Jackson Pollock

10. Jackson Pollock

11. Take a photo or object:

12. Zoom in.

13. Use as a basis for an abstract watercolor.

14. Look for elements of art that you find interesting:
Line
Shape
Form
Color
Value
Space
Texture