Geometric abstract art is a form of abstract art based on the use of simple geometric forms placed in nonillusionistic space and combined into nonobjective compositions. Some say that geometrical abstraction is the essence of abstact art itself, and must be noted that Wassily Kandinsky, considered to be the father of this form of art is mainly geometrical in his depictions. Other examples of pioneer abstractionists like Malevich and Mondrian show this geometrical approach. However geometrical abstract art cannot only be seen has an invention of XXth avantgarde artists or movements; it is present several cultures through history as decorative motifs or as art pieces themselves. Islamic art for its prohibition of depicting human or animal figures (to prevent believers from idolatry), is a prime example of this geometrical/pattern based art. Abstract art can be related to music, in fact, Kandinsky in his essays wrote about the connection between music and painting and how music influenced his work.

Expressionist abstract painters like Jackson Pollock, Franz Kline or Wols represent the opposite of geometric abstract art.

Artists who created geometric abstract works include Wassily Kandinsky, Piet Mondrian, Victor Vasarely, Kazimir Malevich, Max Bill, Vieira da Silva, Frantisek Kupka, Gordon Walters, Sean Scully among others.

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