Abstract art is a non-objective art form that doesn't attempt to accurately depict visual reality. Instead, it uses shapes, colors, forms, textures, and gestural marks to convey an idea or concept, inspire emotion, and create an intangible experience. Abstract art is often nontraditional and breaks away from conventional art forms.

Collage describes both the technique and the resulting work of art. Collage, from the French verb coller, meaning 'to glue,' is the artistic process of arranging, assembling, and gluing various materials, i.e. paper, photographs, fabric and other ephemera, onto a supporting surface.

Expressionism originated in the early 20th century and is characterized by its emotive and aggressive approach to painting. Expressionist art conveys the artist's inner thoughts and emotions, as well as spiritual themes and subjective experiences. Artists use a variety of techniques to achieve this.

Figurative art is a type of modern art that tends to depict real-world imagery, often recognizable figures and forms. It can also include scenes and objects from real life. Figurative art is often contrasted with abstract art, which is not based on specific things or sources and is characterized by non-representational forms and shapes.