Canto VII (1963) by Barnett Newman

Canto VII - Barnett Newman - 1963

Artwork Information

TitleCanto VII
ArtistBarnett Newman
Date1963
Mediumlithography
Dimensions37 x 32.9 cm
Art MovementColor Field Painting
Current LocationMuseum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York City, NY, US

About Canto VII

The artwork, titled “Canto VII,” was created by Barnett Newman in 1963 and is a part of the Color Field Painting movement. This abstract lithograph is a piece from Newman’s “18 Cantos” series and measures 37 x 32.9 cm. The artwork is housed in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City, NY, US.

The artwork presents a minimalist composition characteristic of Newman’s style and the larger Color Field Painting movement. Featuring a vertical arrangement, it consists of a central band of lighter blue flanked by darker blue areas on either side. The contrasting shades create a sense of depth and subtle texture, emphasizing the meditative quality intrinsic to Newman’s oeuvre. The simplicity and bold use of color invite contemplation and demonstrate the artist’s mastery of conveying profound meaning through minimal forms.

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