Suprematism (c.1928) by Kazimir Malevich

Suprematism - Kazimir Malevich - c.1928

Artwork Information

TitleSuprematism
ArtistKazimir Malevich
Datec.1928
Dimensions84 x 69.5 cm
Art MovementSuprematism
Current LocationStedelijk Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands

About Suprematism

The artwork “Suprematism,” created around 1928 by artist Kazimir Malevich, is a quintessential piece of the Suprematism art movement. This abstract work is held in the Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands, and measures 84 by 69.5 centimeters in size. Suprematism, pioneered by Malevich, is known for its focus on basic geometric forms and a limited range of colors, and this piece exemplifies these principles.

The artwork presents a stark composition of geometric forms consisting of a bold black horizontal rectangle intersected by a vibrantly red vertical rectangle. These rectangles are set against a white background, which remains visible along the edges and between the colored shapes, emphasizing a sense of spatial arrangement. The precise edges of the rectangles and the contrast between the black, red, and white areas underscore the fundamental suprema of the artwork: color, shape, and their dynamic interplay on a flat surface.

Through this abstract representation, Malevich seeks to transcend the representation of physical objects, focusing instead on the pure artistic feeling conveyed by the shapes and colors themselves. The simplicity of this composition belies a sophisticated intellectual exercise, aiming to reveal the supremacy of pure artistic sensation over the depictions of the natural world. This artwork stands as a testament to the innovative vision of Suprematism and its enduring influence on abstract art.

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