Researchers studying people's brain activity when looking at abstract art have revealed why we interpret blobs of paint on ...

A study reveals that abstract art triggers more varied brain activity compared to representational art. The default mode network was notably more active when participants viewed abstract art.

These paintings are both by the Dutch artist Piet Mondrian but display strikingly different styles. The house on the left is ...

“At first glance the irregular shapes and geometric patterns of abstract art could appear difficult for the human brain to interpret. Art exhibitions like this one at the Saatchi Gallery in ...