“Pythagoras (4)” is an abstract artwork created by Mel Bochner in 2006. It belongs to the Conceptual Art movement.
The artwork features a geometric composition that primarily utilizes a limited color palette of black and deep red tones. The form on the canvas appears to be an evolving pattern of interconnected rectangles and squares, with additional smaller elements that twist and curl around the primary structure, reminiscent of fractal patterns or spiral formations. The background is a soft, muted white, which contrasts with the pronounced shapes and makes the bold forms stand out prominently. The overall effect is both mathematical and organic, inviting viewers to ponder the underlying principles and conceptual ideas driving the piece.
