Three heads by Kazimir Malevich

Three heads - Kazimir Malevich -

Artwork Information

TitleThree heads
ArtistKazimir Malevich
Art MovementNeo-Suprematism

About Three heads

The artwork, titled “Three Heads,” is a creation of Kazimir Malevich, an artist associated with the Neo-Suprematism movement. It falls under the genre of sketch and study. The piece consists of a simplistic black-and-white drawing of three heads, which are outlined with minimalistic and abstract forms. Each head features a stark black accent, which varies in shape and placement from one head to another. The heads are depicted within a rectangular frame, further emphasizing their separation from any background context.

The first head on the left displays a solid black segment that could be interpreted as hair or a hat with an additional solid below that might suggest a beard, enhancing the individuality of this figure. Each head has a similar structural outline, yet the unique accents and features, such as the central head’s almost bisected black shading and the rightmost head’s prominent elongated black interior, contribute to a sense of distinct character for each figure while maintaining a cohesive, abstract style. The use of thick, expressive lines and the absence of detailed facial features lend the artwork a feeling of raw conceptual exploration, typical of sketches and studies.

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