Geometry in Art

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Forms Of Geometric Art


Ancient (Classical)

Grecian

Primarily surface patterns on objects/architecture

Pre-Modern

Islamic

Solely surface patterns on objects/architecture

Modern

Suprematism - Russia

Primarily 2D paintings

Constructivism - Russia - Bauhaus (Germany), Art deco (France)

Surface and structural use in objects/architecture

Neoplasticism - De Stijl (Holland)

Primarily 2D paintings and some 3D objects

Concrete - Holland

Primarily structural 3D objects/architecture

Post Modern

Hard Edge - USA

Primarily 2D paintings

​Minimalism - USA/Europe

Surface and structural use in objects/architecture

Neo Geo/Neo-minimalism - USA

Primarily 2D paintings