Geometric abstraction is a form of artwork that uses geometric forms or shapes. Some twentieth-century American artists are know
n for their use of geometric abstraction. This list includes artists such as Al Held, Bridget Riley, Frank Stella, Ilya Bolotowsky, and Josef Albers. Locate some pieces by these artists, or others who work in the same style, and describe what you see. How does the artist use geometry to elicit a feeling or emotion in the viewer? What might be the artist’s purpose in creating the work? In your mind, how does geometry contribute to the success or failure of the piece? Do you appreciate this kind of “geometrical” artwork? Why or why not?
It should be noted that the purpose of geometric abstractions is simply to encourage involvement as imagination.
Geometric abstraction had to do with the form of artwork that uses geometric forms or shapes. It's usually used by artists in order to indicate a particular thing or organize fragmented thoughts.
It should also be noted that artists use geometry to elicit a feeling or emotion in the viewer by using geometric shapes as symbolism to convey a particular idea.
In conclusion, geometry plays a vital role in art as it's used to draw angles, proportions, etc, and used to emote realism.
