Abstract Art

Abstract Art by Dietmar Elger is a digital PDF edition of the TASCHEN survey of twentieth-century abstract painting. This book offers an immediate download, giving readers instant access to a concise illustrated history of non-objective art.

From Kandinsky’s first abstract watercolour to Frank Stella’s hard-edge paintings, the volume documents the artists and works that defined abstraction. The digital format makes it easy to explore the collection on your preferred reading device.

Book Overview

This volume, edited by Uta Grosenick, surveys the development of abstract art from the 1910s through the 1960s. Dietmar Elger, an art historian and curator, introduces the subject with an essay on autonomous painting. The book presents key works by artists such as Pablo Picasso, Wassily Kandinsky, Kasimir Malevich, Piet Mondrian, Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and Frank Stella.

Each section is organised by decade, from early experiments to post-war movements. The result is a compact reference for students, collectors, and anyone interested in modern art.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• An introductory essay on the rise of autonomous painting
• Key abstract works from the 1910s to the 1960s
• Paintings by Picasso, Kandinsky, Mondrian, Pollock, Rothko, and more
• Chronological organisation by decade with concise commentary
• A focus on central European and American abstract movements

Why This Book Matters

Abstract art changed how painters approached colour, form, and meaning. This TASCHEN edition places that transformation in context, showing how artists broke from representation and built a new visual language. Elger’s curatorial experience and Grosenick’s editorial direction make the book a reliable introduction to a defining movement in twentieth-century art.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download and no physical item will be shipped. Access is available immediately after purchase. The PDF can be read with compatible Kindle apps, tablets, desktop readers, and mobile apps.

Use your preferred PDF reader or book app to open the file. Since this is a PDF edition, typical e-reader reflow options may be limited.

FAQ

How do I access the book after purchase?
You will receive instant access to the PDF download after checkout. No physical copy will be shipped.

Is this a physical book?
No, this is a digital PDF edition. You download the file and read it on your device.

Which devices can I use?
The PDF works with compatible Kindle apps, tablet, desktop, and mobile reading apps.

Download Abstract Art today and keep a lasting reference on the rise of abstract painting.