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Museum Art Reproductions Black Square, 1915 by Kazimir Severinovich Malevich (1878-1935, Ukraine) | ArtsDot.com

Black Square

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Artist and Title

Kazimir Severinovich Malevich, a revolutionary Russian artist, is the creator of the iconic painting Black Square.

Size, Media, Style, Date

The Black Square measures 106 x 106 cm and is painted with oil on canvas. This masterpiece was created in 1915 during the height of the Suprematism art movement, which Malevich founded.

Description of the Image

The Black Square is a minimalist painting consisting of a black square centered on a white background. The simplicity of this composition belies its profound impact on modern art. This work marked a radical departure from traditional representation and symbolized Malevich's vision of pure artistic expression, unencumbered by the constraints of reality.

Historical Context

The Black Square was first shown in The Last Futurist Exhibition 0,10 in 1915. It is considered a breakthrough work and the inception for the launch of Malevich's Suprematist art movement (1915–1919). In his manifesto for the Suprematist movement, Malevich said that "the square is not a subconscious form but a conscious one."

Legacy

The Black Square has had an enduring influence on modern art. It paved the way for abstract art and inspired generations of artists to explore new forms of expression. This painting is now part of the collection at Museo del Prado (Spain).

Discover More

To learn more about Kazimir Severinovich Malevich and his revolutionary art movement, visit our dedicated page on Suprematism. You can also explore other works by this groundbreaking artist, such as Suprematism with Blue Triangle and Black Square, Black Cross, and Suprematism - Self-Portrait in Two Dimensions. Note: For a more comprehensive understanding of the historical context and artistic significance of The Black Square, we recommend reading the following resources: - [WikiArt.org](https://www.wikiart.org/en/kazimir-malevich/black-square-1915) - [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Square) - [Art in Context](https://artincontext.org/kazimir-malevich-black-square/) - [Smarthistory](https://smarthistory.org/kazimir-malevich-black-square-1915/)
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