Abstract art is a genre of art that does not rely on recognizable objects or scenes to convey meaning or emotion, but instead emphasizes formal elements such as color, shape, and texture.

People who love abstract art tend to appreciate the aesthetic qualities of color, form, and texture over recognizable objects or scenes.

Abstract art can say different things about a person depending on their interpretation and response to the work.

The downside of abstract art can include difficulty in understanding the work, lack of recognizable subjects, and potential difficulty in marketing and selling the work.

Abstract art became popular in the early 20th century as artists sought to explore new forms of expression beyond traditional representational art.

Pablo Picasso is known for his contributions to the development of abstract art, particularly in his Cubist works.

Hilma af Klint is often referred to as the queen of abstract art, as she was one of the earliest female abstract artists and created pioneering works in the early 20th century.

Many artists create abstract art, including Wassily Kandinsky, Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and Joan Mitchell, among others.

"Starry Night" by Vincent Van Gogh is not usually considered an abstract work, as it is representational and based on real-life subjects.

Some techniques commonly used in abstract art include pouring, dripping, splattering, and layering of paint and other materials.