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Abstract art is a visual language of form, color, and line, which seeks to express emotions, concepts, and ideas independent of visual references in the world. It emerged as a radical departure from traditional European painting in the early 20th century, with movements such as Expressionism and Fauvism. These movements emphasized subjective emotion and personal expression over objective reality, often using bold colors, distorted forms, and exaggerated brushstrokes to convey feelings and ideas. Abstract art is not limited to any particular style or technique but encompasses a wide range of approaches, from geometric abstraction to lyrical abstraction, all of which share a common goal: to create art that communicates on a purely visual and emotional level, free from the constraints of representation.