Composition with a black circle (1916) by Kazimir Malevich

Composition with a black circle - Kazimir Malevich - 1916

Artwork Information

TitleComposition with a black circle
ArtistKazimir Malevich
Date1916
Art MovementSuprematism

About Composition with a black circle

“Composition with a Black Circle” by Kazimir Malevich, created in 1916, is a paramount example of the Suprematism art movement, and it belongs to the abstract genre.

The artwork consists of a simple, yet profoundly significant, black circle set against a subtle square background. The stark blackness of the circle stands in strong contrast to the subdued tones of the square, epitomizing the Suprematist focus on fundamental geometric forms and pure abstraction. The simplicity of the black circle evokes a sense of perfection and infinite space, embodying Malevich’s quest to explore the supremacy of pure artistic feeling. The artwork’s minimalist aesthetic challenges traditional notions of composition, emphasizing the spiritual over material aspects of art.

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