The artwork titled “Quattro Colori,” created by Gerhard Richter in 2007, falls under the genres of Conceptual Art and Op Art. It is an abstract piece that exemplifies Richter’s exploration of color theory and visual perception.
The artwork is a composition of four distinct, vibrant color blocks arranged in a square grid format. Each quadrant features a single, bold color: red in the upper left, yellow in the upper right, green in the lower left, and blue in the lower right. The use of primary colors contrasts sharply against each other, creating a visual tension that draws the viewer’s eye across the canvas. The simplicity and clarity of the composition encourage contemplation of color relationships and the psychological and emotional responses they evoke.
