Suprematism. Self Portrait in two dimensions (1915) by Kazimir Malevich

Suprematism. Self Portrait in two dimensions - Kazimir Malevich - 1915

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TitleSuprematism. Self Portrait in two dimensions
ArtistKazimir Malevich
Date1915
Art MovementSuprematism

About Suprematism. Self Portrait in two dimensions

The artwork titled “Suprematism. Self Portrait in Two Dimensions,” created by Kazimir Malevich in 1915, belongs to the art movement known as Suprematism and falls under the genre of abstract art. This piece exemplifies Malevich’s innovative approach to abstraction and geometrical forms, which are central to the Suprematist movement and its emphasis on the supremacy of pure feeling in creative art.

The composition of the artwork features a distinctive arrangement of geometric shapes rendered in bold, contrasting colors. A large black square occupies the upper portion of the canvas, drawing the viewer’s eye immediately. Below this square, on the left side, a smaller yellow rectangle and a dark red square are positioned, juxtaposed against an incomplete brown circle. On the lower right, a blue triangular form is overlaid with a small black rectangle. The background is a soothing, off-white hue, which allows the vivid primary colors and simple forms to stand out prominently. The usage of fundamental shapes and a restrained color palette is representative of Malevich’s Suprematist ideals, reflecting a profound exploration of form and color in the realm of abstract art.

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