What type of abstraction is seen in O'Keeffe's work compared to Demuth's?

What type of abstraction is seen in O'Keeffe's work compared to Demuth's?

• A. O'Keeffe used biomorphic abstraction, while Demuth used geometric abstraction.
• B. O'Keeffe used geometric abstraction, while Demuth used biomorphic abstraction.
• C. Both used biomorphic abstraction.
• D. Both used geometric abstraction.

Answer: (A)

Biomorphic abstraction uses organic, life-like forms, often based on natural subjects, with soft, flowing lines. Georgia O’Keeffe’s work frequently abstracts flowers, bones, and landscapes into bold, curved shapes that feel fluid and natural rather than strictly constructed. In contrast, Charles Demuth’s paintings embody geometric abstraction: crisp edges, flat color planes, and simplified, architectural or industrial forms that emphasize structure and mathematics. This difference in approach explains why the pairing is correct: O’Keeffe leans toward biomorphic shapes, while Demuth leans toward geometric ones.

Biomorphic abstraction uses organic, life-like forms, often based on natural subjects, with soft, flowing lines. Georgia O’Keeffe’s work frequently abstracts flowers, bones, and landscapes into bold, curved shapes that feel fluid and natural rather than strictly constructed. In contrast, Charles Demuth’s paintings embody geometric abstraction: crisp edges, flat color planes, and simplified, architectural or industrial forms that emphasize structure and mathematics. This difference in approach explains why the pairing is correct: O’Keeffe leans toward biomorphic shapes, while Demuth leans toward geometric ones.