This kind of art is called abstract. It does not look exactly like something in the real world. Artists use shapes, color, lines, and/or texture to stand for a person, place, or thing. Artists might even use their art to stand for a feeling or an action. Do you like abstract art? Why or why not?
Ellen Ferar
(American, 20th century)
Untitled, Series IX, #8, 1975
Watercolor on paper
Gift of Molly Day & John Himmelfarb