Formula of suprematism by Kazimir Malevich

Formula of suprematism - Kazimir Malevich -

Artwork Information

TitleFormula of suprematism
ArtistKazimir Malevich
Art MovementConstructivism

About Formula of suprematism

The artwork titled “Formula of Suprematism” was created by Kazimir Malevich, an artist closely associated with the Constructivism art movement, though his work also heavily contributed to the development of Suprematism. This piece can be classified under the genre of sketch and study, indicating that it serves as a conceptual exploration or preparatory work rather than a finished painting.

The artwork itself is composed of several sketches arrayed across the canvas, each surrounded by notes, presumably made by the artist. They appear to represent geometric forms and architectural concepts, with a clear focus on the use of primary colors and basic shapes, such as cubes and cross forms. The sketches are rendered with a limited but striking color palette, primarily using black and red on a beige background, to emphasize the abstract shapes. Malevich’s interest in the supremacy of pure artistic feeling rather than visual depictions of objects is evident in the simplicity and boldness of the forms depicted. The surrounding handwriting, likely explicative comments by Malevich, further suggest that the artwork serves an investigational purpose, elaborating on the theoretical principles of his artistic vision.

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