noun
abstract painting
Refers to a painting that does not attempt to represent external reality, but seeks to achieve its effect using shapes, colors, and textures.
彼は抽象画を描くのが好きだ。
He likes to paint abstract paintings.
この抽象画は何を表しているのですか。
What does this abstract painting represent?
General term for 'painting' or 'picture'; 抽象画 is a specific type of painting.
Compound of 抽象 (abstract) and 画 (picture, painting).