The artwork titled “Mask,” created by Saul Steinberg in 1965, is a piece associated with the Expressionism art movement and falls under the genre of design.
The artwork, prominently minimalistic, features a mask constructed out of what appears to be a brown paper bag, with black ink or paint used for its defining features. The mask exhibits a large, exaggerated smile and wide, almond-shaped eyes with intricate detailing within them, portraying an expression that is both stark and compelling. The combination of simple materials and bold lines lends the piece an air of raw, expressive power, characteristic of Steinberg’s work rooted in Expressionism.
