64-1-3 (1964) by Martin Barre

64-1-3 - Martin Barre - 1964

Artwork Information

Title64-1-3
ArtistMartin Barre
Date1964
Art MovementMinimalism

About 64-1-3

The artwork titled “64-1-3” was created by the artist Martin Barre in 1964. As an exemplar of the Minimalism movement, this piece is characterized by its abstract qualities, deliberately eschewing complexity and embracing a more reductive aesthetic consistent with Minimalist principles.

Upon examining the artwork, one observes a pared-down composition that makes use of simple geometric forms and a limited color palette. This particular piece evokes a sense of deliberate incompleteness or fragmentation; a solitary curved form resembling an arc or part of a circle dominates the visual field. The background is a monochromatic, neutral hue, allowing the dark, angular mark—a stark contrast—to command attention. The absence of elaborate details encourages viewers to contemplate the interplay between space, form, and the intrinsic properties of the materials employed.

The textures and subtle tonal variations suggest a focus on the physicality of the work’s surface, as well as the process by which it was created. This type of aesthetic restraint and the openness to interpretation are hallmarks of the Minimalist genre, in which the traditional boundaries of artistic expression are often challenged. “64-1-3” is a testament to the fundamental elements of art stripped of any extraneous context, offering a pure visual experience dictated by the simplest of forms.

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