Abstract paintings are works of art in which the artist abandons the traditional depiction of real objects and focuses on conveying emotions, moods, or concepts through form, color, line, and texture. Such paintings do not contain familiar objects such as people, landscapes or buildings. In abstract paintings, artists use various elements to convey their ideas and emotions. Colors can be rich and bright, or soft and muted. They convey a mood, evoke associations, or even influence the viewer’s subconscious. For example, red can be associated with energy and passion, while blue can be associated with peace and tranquility. Abstract shapes can be geometric, like squares and circles, or organic – smooth and asymmetrical. Also, the forms can be simple or complex, they create a rhythm and composition that seem to guide the viewer’s eye through the picture. Lines – straight or curved, thin or thick, sharp or soft. Lines in abstraction are often used to create movement, structure, or even tension in a painting. Texture is created both visually and physically – through the application of paint or the use of various materials. It adds depth and interest to the surface of the painting, forcing the viewer to “feel” it with their eyes. Composition is another element of abstraction. This is the way in which the elements of a painting are arranged in relation to each other. The composition determines how the viewer perceives the picture as a whole: it can be symmetrical or asymmetrical, static or dynamic. These elements work together to create an abstract work that does not require a clear subject or form, but is still able to evoke strong emotional responses or thoughts in the viewer.