Georgia O'Keeffe's artistic perspective was shaped by various influences, including the American Southwest and the modernist movement. Her time spent in New Mexico profoundly impacted her work, inspiring her iconic depictions of landscapes and flowers. O'Keeffe's use of color and form emphasized natural beauty and abstraction, challenging traditional representations in art. She was also influenced by her education at the Art Institute of Chicago and her connection to other modernist artists, which contributed to her unique vision and significant role in American art.