The artwork, titled “Decor sketches for the opera ‘Victory over the Sun,'” created by Kazimir Malevich in the year 1913, belongs to the Cubism and Suprematism art movements. This piece is a design genre artwork and is part of the “Victory over the Sun” series.
This artwork features a composition of abstract geometric forms in a monochromatic palette. It exhibits the distinctive traits of Cubism and Suprematism through fragmented shapes and an interplay of lines and planes. The utilization of black, white, and grey tones underscores the simplicity and abstraction inherent in Malevich’s style. The abstract forms coalesce to create a modernist aesthetic, reflecting the avant-garde themes prevalent in Malevich’s works from this period. The artwork’s design hints at theatrical elements, suggesting its role as a conceptual decor sketch for an opera, encapsulating the innovative spirit of early 20th-century avant-garde art.
