The artwork “Squares or Rectangles Arranged According to the Laws of Chance” is a creation by Jean Arp, produced between 1916 and 1917. It is part of the Dada art movement and falls within the genre of abstract art.
The artwork features an arrangement of rectangles and squares, varying in size and color. These shapes are haphazardly distributed across the canvas, exemplifying the Dadaists’ emphasis on randomness and spontaneity. The squares and rectangles are predominantly in shades of black and white, set against a muted background, further enhancing the stochastic nature of their placement. The torn and irregular edges of the shapes add to the sense of disorder, embodying the anti-aesthetic principles of the Dada movement.