Canto VIII (1963 – 1964) by Barnett Newman

Canto VIII - Barnett Newman - 1963 - 1964

Artwork Information

TitleCanto VIII
ArtistBarnett Newman
Date1963 - 1964
Art MovementColor Field Painting
Current LocationTate Modern, London, UK

About Canto VIII

“Canto VIII,” created by Barnett Newman between 1963 and 1964, belongs to the Color Field Painting art movement and falls within the abstract genre. It is part of the series “18 Cantos” and is currently housed at the Tate Modern in London, UK.

The artwork exemplifies Newman’s minimalist approach to color and form, featuring a simple yet striking composition. It is characterized by two vertical fields of varying hues of blue that dominate the piece. The left side displays a lighter, more textured blue, while the right side is a deeper, more saturated blue with a slightly different texture. The two sections are juxtaposed to create a visual dialogue between the shades, highlighting the subtle differences and similarities inherent in the color spectrum. This piece, like others in the series, conveys a meditative quality through its simplicity and the intense focus on color relations.

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