Suprematism (1918) by Kazimir Malevich

Suprematism - Kazimir Malevich - 1918

Artwork Information

TitleSuprematism
ArtistKazimir Malevich
Date1918
Art MovementSuprematism

About Suprematism

The artwork “Suprematism” created by Kazimir Malevich in 1918 is an embodiment of the Suprematist movement which Malevich himself initiated. As a work representative of an abstract genre, it adheres to the Suprematist principles of focusing on basic geometric forms and eschewing the depiction of real-world objects.

The artwork presents a composition of geometric abstraction. Dominated by a pale, almost ethereal palette, the piece appears to capture the essence of form and color over representational accuracy. It features a series of arch-like shapes that overlap and fade into the surrounding space. These forms, while simple, are imbued with a sense of movement and dynamic complexity, as though they are interacting with the space around them. The subtle gradations of white and the delicate transitions of shapes give this composition its distinct tranquil and meditative quality. Overall, the artwork typifies the revolutionary artistic ethos of Suprematism, wherein emotional and spiritual content is communicated through the most simplified forms.

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