NGA - Shape includes which artists?

• A. Monet, Matisse, Kandinsky
• B. Matisse, Mondrian, Edward Stelchen, Van Gogh
• C. Lichtenstein, Charles Sheeler, Joan Miro
• D. Picasso, Cézanne, Rembrandt

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is recognizing artists whose works emphasize shape and form. In this set, Mondrian is a classic example of geometric abstraction, built from clear, bold shapes and blocks of color that define the composition. Matisse also focuses on strong, simplified shapes—his cut-out practice and bold silhouettes show how form can carry the whole design. Van Gogh, while rooted in expressive color and line, uses distinctive, well-defined shapes and contours to give structure to his scenes. Including Steichen brings in photography where shape and silhouette play a major role in composition. Together, these artists illustrate how shape and form can organize a work across different media, which is why this option best fits a Shape-focused collection. The other options mix artists whose emphasis lies more in mood, narrative, or different techniques that don’t align as closely with shape as a defining element.