Biomorphic form

An abstract form whose shapes are more organic than geometric, more curvaceous than linear. Much of the work of Hans [Jean] Arp (German-French, 1887-1966) was composed as biomorphic forms.Other examples: Frederick Kiesler (Austrian, 1896-1966), Nesting Coffee Table, 1935-38, cast aluminum, each 9 1/2 x 34 x 25 inches (24.1 x 86.4 x 63.5 cm) and 9 1/2 x 22 x 16 1/4 inches (24 x 55.9 x 41.3 cm), Museum of Modern Art, NY. Jean [or Hans] Arp (French, born Germany (Alsace), 1886-1966), Human Concretion, 1935, plaster, 19 1/2 x 18 3/4 x 25 1/2 inches (49.5 x 47.6 x 64.7 cm), Museum of Modern Art, NY. See Dada.