{"id":4186,"date":"2019-09-11T05:00:12","date_gmt":"2019-09-11T09:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/?p=4186"},"modified":"2020-09-11T10:14:33","modified_gmt":"2020-09-11T14:14:33","slug":"abstract-vs-realism-the-contemporary-mosaic-artwork-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/abstract-vs-realism-the-contemporary-mosaic-artwork-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"Abstract vs Realism  &#8211; The Contemporary Mosaic Artwork Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>(3 min read)<\/strong> As long as art has existed, so have its critics; thus came the age-old divide between abstract and realistic art, which is always a hot potato in conversations. Classic, realistic art has always been reinforced with huge admiration and revered throughout history. In the days where phone cameras were not available at a mere pockets distance, people needed something else to seal memories of loved ones and cherished places. Realistic art was NECESSARY, and many painters practice their hyper-realism skills solely to deliver portrait paintings, landscapes and scientific sketches on commission. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Times have changed, and the past 100 years has allowed us to snap up memories at the touch of a button\u2026There is now a lot of room to play with what \u201cart\u201d really means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Abstract art<\/strong> often consists of a range of shapes, colors, and textures that represent ideas in a cryptic, un-obvious way, allowing the viewer to interpret  the piece  in their own way. There is often more room for interpretation in abstract art as it can mean vastly different things to different viewers. Here are some examples of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/artworks.html?artwork_style=304\">abstract mosaic artwork<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"759\" src=\"https:\/\/new.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/1.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Patterns-Handmade-Mosaic-Art.jpeg\" alt=\"A contemporary Mosaic abstract tree holds  spiralled white wires.\" class=\"wp-image-4191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/1.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Patterns-Handmade-Mosaic-Art.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/1.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Patterns-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-296x300.jpeg 296w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/1.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Patterns-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-360x364.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/1.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Patterns-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-60x60.jpeg 60w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption>This inspired abstract tree holds intricately spiraled white wires, giving a hypnotically ethereal aesthetic. The vibe of this contemporary mosaic art is almost spiritual and sacred.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/br><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/new.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Contemporary Mosaic Artwork of Layered displays of glass, bead, and tile by Giulio Menossi\" class=\"wp-image-4192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-1.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-1-300x290.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/2.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-1-360x348.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption>Turning emotion into imagery, these layered displays of glass, bead and tile take the eyes on a journey inwards, where feelings are better communicated through the eyes than the ears. Estate: La strada delle farfalle, Copyright \u00a9 Giulio Menossi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/br><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"490\" src=\"https:\/\/new.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/3.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-1.jpeg\" alt=\"A kitchen handmade mosaic backsplash that is bold, geometric lines.\" class=\"wp-image-4193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/3.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-1.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/3.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-1-300x196.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/3.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-1-360x235.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption>This kitchen mosaic backsplash is far from plain. Bold geometric lines combine with tentacle-esque black decals.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/br><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"726\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/new.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/4.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-1-726x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"A gorgeous contemporary mosaic art by Mosaics Lab\" class=\"wp-image-4194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/4.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-1-726x1024.jpeg 726w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/4.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-1-213x300.jpeg 213w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/4.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-1-360x508.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/4.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-1.jpeg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 726px) 100vw, 726px\" \/><figcaption>This beautiful contemporary mosaic art has major energetic and positives vibes. Autumn\u2019s Path Mosaic Art, Copyright \u00a9 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/\">Mosaics Lab<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/br><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"423\" src=\"https:\/\/new.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/5.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-1.jpeg\" alt=\"A beautiful spiral contemporary abstract mosaic by Vincenzo Greco\" class=\"wp-image-4195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/5.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-1.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/5.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/5.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-1-360x203.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption>Isn\u2019t the human eye, imagination, and creativity wondrous things? A few well-placed tiles can tell our brain so much! A stunning spiral contemporary abstract mosaic, Copyright \u00a9 Vincenzo Greco<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Realistic art<\/strong> is still very well-beloved today, many artists enjoy maintaining old traditional mediums, while others take a fresh approach to the ancient mastery of photo-realism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"952\" src=\"https:\/\/new.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/6.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-1.jpeg\" alt=\"A contemporary mosaic artwork that depicts a parrot.\" class=\"wp-image-4196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/6.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-1.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/6.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-1-236x300.jpeg 236w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/6.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-1-360x457.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption>This parrot is comprised of both paint and mosaic artwork, flooded with brilliant color and those realistic, beady eyes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/br><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/new.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/7.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art.jpeg\" alt=\"Human expression contemporary mosaic artwork by Andrew Bisdale. \" class=\"wp-image-4197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/7.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/7.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/7.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-360x239.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption>Andrew Bisdale captures the intensity of human expression using only single dots of color. This contemporary mosaic artwork effect brings another dimension to what would otherwise be a striking, yet normal portrait. Mosaic Artwork, Copyright \u00a9  Andrew Bisdale<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/br><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/new.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/8.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Architecture Mosaic Artwork\" class=\"wp-image-4198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/8.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-1.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/8.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-1-300x215.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/8.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-1-360x258.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption>The grandeur of this architecture is not reduced by its mosaic form. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/br><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"937\" src=\"https:\/\/new.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/9.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-1.jpeg\" alt=\"A modern Mosaic portrait of Queen's Freddy Mercury. Mosaic Artwork by  Elena Prosperi\" class=\"wp-image-4199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/9.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-1.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/9.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-1-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/9.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-1-360x450.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption>The passion and power of Freddy Mercury are given an extra finesse with blocked mosaic shading. Freddie\/ I won&#8217;t be a rock star I will be a legend, Copyright \u00a9  Elena Prosperi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/br><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/new.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/10.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art.jpeg\" alt=\"Gorgeous deep sea mosaic design showing a sea turtle. \" class=\"wp-image-4200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/10.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/10.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/10.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/10.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-360x360.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/10.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-60x60.jpeg 60w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/10.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-200x200.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption>Deep azure blues and aquamarines envelop this adorable realistic turtle in gorgeous geometry.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/br><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/new.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/11.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art.jpeg\" alt=\"Mediterranean scenery mosaic artwork with contemporary beauty, by Mosaics Lab\" class=\"wp-image-4201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/11.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/11.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-300x198.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/11.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-360x238.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption>Mediterranean serenity set in tile. This mosaic artwork meets landscape classicism with contemporary beauty, Copyright \u00a9 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/\">Mosaics Lab<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Of course, some artists choose to meet realism, abstract and mosaic art right in the middle! Creating an incredible fusion of old and new;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"747\" src=\"https:\/\/new.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/12.jpeg\" alt=\"A gorgeous contemporary Mosaic design of a cat by Lucy Designs\" class=\"wp-image-4202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/12.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/12-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/12-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/12-360x359.jpeg 360w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/12-60x60.jpeg 60w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/12-200x200.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption>While you can very much tell this is a cat, the abstract shapes and fragmented visuals provide this kitty with something extra. Just look at those eyes! Mosaic Artwork, Copyright \u00a9 Lucy Langlois<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/br><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"457\" src=\"https:\/\/new.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/13.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art.jpeg\" alt=\"a stunning mosaic artwork of a happy girl. Mosaic artwork of Carol Shelkin\" class=\"wp-image-4203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/13.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/13.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-300x183.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mosaicslab.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/13.Mosaics-Lab-Tile-Mosaic-Artwork-Mosaic-Designs-Handmade-Mosaic-Art-360x219.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption>This stunning mosaic artwork appears as a snapshot in time, capturing the innocent joy of a child at play. Happy Girl Mosaic Artwork, Copyright \u00a9 Carol Shelkin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>What are your thoughts? Are you an abstract admirer, a realism fan, or both?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/br><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Like this? 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