Geometric Painting
Definition
This term refers to paintings that focus on the use of geometric shapes, forms, and patterns, often exploring abstraction, symmetry, and the relationships between lines, angles, and color, with an emphasis on order, harmony, and visual clarity.
History
Geometric painting has roots in movements like Constructivism, De Stijl, and Minimalism, where artists sought to strip art down to its fundamental elements, using geometry to create compositions that emphasize form, color, and balance.
Notable Examples
Frank Stella
Harran II, 1967
Piet Mondrian
Composition with Red, Blue, and Yellow, 1930
Key Artists & Movements
Key figures include Piet Mondrian, a leader of the De Stijl movement whose geometric abstractions focus on purity of form and color, and Frank Stella, whose hard-edge paintings emphasize geometric precision and optical effects.
Techniques & Materials
Techniques involve the use of precise, often mathematically-based compositions, with a focus on clean lines, sharp angles, and flat planes of color. Artists typically use oil, acrylic, or other media on canvas or panel, emphasizing precision and control in the application of paint to achieve a highly ordered visual effect.
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