75-76-A-157×145 (1976) by Martin Barre

75-76-A-157x145 - Martin Barre - 1976

Artwork Information

Title75-76-A-157x145
ArtistMartin Barre
Date1976
Art MovementMinimalism

About 75-76-A-157x145

The artwork titled “75-76-A-157×145” was created by the artist Martin Barre in the year 1976. It is a part of the Minimalism movement, an art period characterized by a deliberate reduction and simplicity of form and color. The genre of this particular piece is abstract, which often emphasizes visual language composed through shapes, forms, colors, and lines to create a composition independent from visual references in the world.

Upon examining the artwork, one can observe a composition dominated by a large, central diamond-shaped void. This negative space is framed by repetitive vertical red lines on all sides, suggesting a form of strict boundary or a confinement of the central shape. The background appears to be a neutral color, which accentuates the vibrancy of the red lines and the starkness of the diamond shape. Some cross-like figures are lightly inscribed within the diamond area, which interrupts the expansive negative space with subtle detail. The overall effect remains consistent with the Minimalist intent to strip away the excess and present an artwork reduced to its essential elements.

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