Q1 Geometry Performance Task

Geometry in Art

Thank you to Ms. Tadena for the inspiration behind this project.

Geometry in ArtWassily Kandinsky (1866-

1944) was a Russian artist who saw the artistic

beauty of geometry. He is well known for

merging geometric elements and free-hand

shapes to create abstract pieces of art. His art is displayed in museums

around the world.

Let’s take a look at a few of his masterpieces.

Can you identify the geometric concepts in each piece of art?

Can you distinguish between the geometric elements and the free-hand shapes?