<human>:  Can you explain the concept of abstract art?
<bot>: Abstract art refers to art that does not depict a person, place, or thing in the natural world. Instead, it uses colors, shapes, and forms to create a composition that may exist with a degree of independence from visual references in the world. In abstract art, an object or figure is usually simplified or even unrecognizable. This art form allows the artist to freely express their emotions or communicate an idea or feeling. The viewer can look at the work and explore their own interpretations. Abstract art gives the viewer the freedom to imagine different interpretations and transcend what is physically there.