TED-Ed: How to see more and care less: The art of Georgia O'Keeffe | Iseult Gillespie

Georgia O'Keeffe, born in 1887, was a pioneering American artist known for transforming natural subjects into abstract forms. Her early education in Chicago focused on European realism, but she later embraced Japanese art's clean lines and vivid colors. Under Arthur Wesley Dow's guidance, she explored abstract art, contributing to American Modernism. O'Keeffe's unique style captivated the public, leading to a successful career and marriage to art dealer Alfred Stieglitz. Despite her fame, she valued solitude and continued to innovate until her death at 98, leaving a lasting legacy as the mother of American Modernism.

What elements of nature did Georgia O'Keeffe transform into abstract geometry in her paintings?

How did O'Keeffe's education at the Art Institute of Chicago influence her artistic style?

In what ways did O'Keeffe's work challenge the traditional views of art during her time?

What was the significance of Alfred Stieglitz in O'Keeffe's career?

Describe the impact of O'Keeffe's unique perspective on her flower paintings.