Geometric Art

GEOMETRIC ART

symmetry, congruence, and similar shapes

As you advance the slides, study each artist and the work with these three concepts in mind.

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DIRECTIONS

​1866-1944

Russian artist who pioneered modern abstract art

​Wassily Kandinsky

KANDINSKY ART

Poll

Which of the following features do you see in Kandinsky's work?

• symmetrical shapes

• asymmetrical shapes

• congruent shapes

• similar shapes

Open Ended

How does Kandinsky's work show symmetry or asymmetry? Give your opinion and explain it based on what you see in the artwork.

​born 1979

Moroccan-American artist creating contemporary, abstract geometric paintings and digitally manipulated imagery

Bryce Hudson

BRYCE HUDSON ART

Poll

Which of the following features do you see in Hudson's work?

• symmetrical shapes

• asymmetrical shapes

• congruent shapes

• similar shapes

Open Ended

Does Hudson's work show more similarity, more congruence, or an equal amount of both characteristics? Give your opinion and explain it based on what you see in the artwork.

​1898-1976

American sculptor known for his innovative mobiles and kinetic art

Alexander Calder

CALDER ART

Open Ended

How is Alexander Calder's work geometrically different from the other two artists? Explain your opinion based on what you observe in the artwork.