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About this activity

Learn about geometric abstraction in this activity and work with basic shapes, colour and line to create artworks.

Geometric abstraction is a type of abstract art. Abstract art does not represent images of our everyday world in the way they usually appear. Instead, abstract artworks use colour, line and shapes to create works that may be interpretations of our everyday (eg. people, animals, places) or an artist’s feelings or creative ideas.

Let's experiment and have fun with shapes and colour! Learn more and get making – download the PDF activity sheet.

We would love to see what you create. Share your photos using #CreativeNorthernBeaches and tag @magamnsw on instagram.

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