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2. THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF SHAPE
Geometric: These are the shapes you
recognize and know names for. They
have exact measurements and are not
frequently seen in nature. You may
recognize these from math class as
well.
Organic: These are also known as “free-
form” They are unpredictable and
flowing in appearance. Many of these
shapes are found in nature like the
shape of a leaf or the outline of a tree.

3. GEOMETRIC SHAPES IN ART
The circles and squares
that make up this
sculpture are
geometric shapes.
Claes Oldenburg
Geometric Mouse - Scale
A 1969/1971
aluminum, steel, paint

4. PIET MONDRIAN

5. CUBISM – THE ART OF SHAPES

6. ORGANIC SHAPES IN ART
In this photograph of
a real pepper, the
gently curving
outline of the form
is an organic
shape. The artist
used light to
highlight the form
and show depth.
The shapes of the
highlights are also
organic.
Edward Weston
Pepper No. 30
1930

7. PIET MONDRIAN

8. Vincent Van Gogh
Irises
Gustav Klimt Farmhouse with
Birch Trees

9. WHEN GEOMETRIC AND ORGANIC COLLIDE
When combining both geometric and organic shapes in one piece art, the
art gains a sense of excitement and CONTRAST. When done effectively,
BALANCE is created.
Louise Nevelson Dextra Quotskuyva
Case With Five Awatovi Birds
Baulisters

10. HENRI MATISSE
Born December 31, 1869.
Died November 3, 1954.
Heart attack at 84 years.
He loved bright colors not dull
colors.
He loved mixing cool colors with
warm colors.
He loved mixing geometric shapes
with organic shapes.
Goldfish, 1972