Study for Aviation. Evolution of Forms Under Aerodynamic Limitations (Newark Airport Mural) (1935 – 1936) by Arshile Gorky

Study for Aviation. Evolution of Forms Under Aerodynamic Limitations (Newark Airport Mural) - Arshile Gorky - 1935 - 1936

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TitleStudy for Aviation. Evolution of Forms Under Aerodynamic Limitations (Newark Airport Mural)
ArtistArshile Gorky
Date1935 - 1936
Art MovementCubism

About Study for Aviation. Evolution of Forms Under Aerodynamic Limitations (Newark Airport Mural)

“Study for Aviation. Evolution of Forms Under Aerodynamic Limitations (Newark Airport Mural)” is a work conceived by the artist Arshile Gorky between 1935 and 1936. This artwork belongs to the Cubism art movement and falls under the genre of sketch and study. Created as a preparatory piece for a larger mural, the artwork reflects Gorky’s exploration of aerodynamic shapes within the context of aviation.

The artwork presents a sophisticated interplay of geometric forms, rendered in a palette of predominantly monochrome tones, interspersed with striking red accents. The composition is characterized by an abstraction of mechanical and aerodynamic elements, likely inspired by aircraft design, which aligns with the piece’s thematic focus. The various shapes and lines intersect and overlap, suggesting movement and the evolutionary progression of forms under aerodynamic constraints. The careful balance of light and shadow, coupled with the angular precision of the shapes, denotes Gorky’s meticulous approach to this study, capturing both the rigidity and fluidity inherent in aviation mechanics.

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