Geometric abstraction is a form of abstract art that traces its origins to the early 20th century. Rooted in principles of geometry, this form of art uses and combines shapes, and patterns on a flat surface to create non-representational visual compositions.
Unlike figurative art, which represents objects or scenes from the real world, geometric abstraction focuses on the arrangement of fundamental forms - circles, squares, lines and polygons - to convey ideas, concepts and emotions.
The early development of geometric abstract art is closely tied to movements like Cubism, Futurism and Constructivism. Artists such as Kazimir Malevich, Wassily Kandinsky and Piet Mondrian played pivotal roles in defining the style. These artists desired to break away from traditional representation and highlighted the purity of form and the harmony of colours to achieve a new visual language.