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SuprematismEntry/Object ID
120.U.HTS.0022Description
In this early and defining work of the Suprematist movement, Kazimir Malevich uses bold geometric forms—squares, rectangles, and lines—arranged in a dynamic, asymmetrical composition. Set against a pale or neutral ground, these shapes appear to float freely, emphasizing a sense of weightlessness and detachment from earthly reference.
Malevich conceived Suprematism as a radical break from traditional art, seeking to represent not the visible world, but pure artistic feeling. Suprematism (1915) distills painting to its essential elements—form and color—to create a non-objective space in which spiritual and emotional experiences can unfold.
This work marks a turning point in modern art, laying the groundwork for abstraction as a means of philosophical and emotional expression, rather than visual imitation.Dimensions
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