Arts Studies and Criticism

Abstraction is an indispensable element in the figurative painting. However, in the freehand oil painting which belongs to the figurative painting, the abstract elements are often covered up by the abstract language in the painting. Therefore, when many people appreciate the freehand oil painting, they can only see the artistic conception described in the painting, but they are completely unable to detect the existence of abstract elements in the painting. However, although people often ignore the appreciation of abstract elements, its existence has an important effect on freehand oil painting. It can not only enrich the content of the painting, but also enhance the connotative value of the work. Therefore, painters must pay full attention to the use of abstract elements in the freehand oil painting, so as to enrich the form and connotation of the painting and promote the effective enhancement of its artistic value.