Abstract art has its roots in early human civilisation ... It was so heavily criticised by John Ruskin, the leading art critic of the time, that Whistler sued him for libel.

They are here to stay! Modern art embraces many movements and attitudes, and abstract art generally refers to that which is ...

and then return to the paintings for a more extended time. As with a piece of music, the viewer must react to the abstract qualities of a non-representational art with a willingness to be moved.