The Station of the Cross – Seventh Station (1964) by Barnett Newman

The Station of the Cross - Seventh Station - Barnett Newman - 1964

Artwork Information

TitleThe Station of the Cross - Seventh Station
ArtistBarnett Newman
Date1964
Art MovementColor Field Painting

About The Station of the Cross - Seventh Station

“The Station of the Cross – Seventh Station,” created by Barnett Newman in 1964, exemplifies the Color Field Painting movement and belongs to the abstract genre. The artwork is characterized by its use of large, unbroken fields of color, a hallmark style of this movement.

The artwork is a minimalist composition featuring a stark and contemplative dichotomy between a large vertical black stripe on the right edge and the predominantly white expanse that occupies the remaining space. The simplistic design strips down the visual elements to their bare essence, fostering an environment for introspection. This abstract approach is reflective of Newman’s endeavor to convey profound spiritual and existential themes through the purity of color and form.

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