“Abstraction” is a piece of art by Alexander Calder, created in 1966. It falls within the Abstract Art movement, and the genre of the artwork is abstract. This work showcases Calder’s exploration of abstract forms and his distinctive use of color and shape to engage the viewer.
The artwork displays a playful arrangement of geometric shapes and lines against a white background. A bright yellow circle, a red triangle, and blue circle anchor the composition on the left, while a serpentine black line adds movement below these shapes. To the right, there’s a spiral form, reminiscent of a vortex, that draws the eye inward. A sequence of circles, ranging in color and size from black to orange, creates a visual rhythm on the far right, completing the composition. The vivid primary colors and stark contrasts along with the variety of forms suggest a sense of dynamism and visual harmony. Calder’s signature at the bottom right-hand corner ‘Calder 66’ confirms the artist’s identity and the year of creation.
