Kasimir Malevich "Woman with a Rake, 1928" Print

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  Kazimir Malevich (1879-1935) was a Russian avant-garde artist and a pioneer of geometric abstraction. He was a leading figure in the Russian Suprematist movement, which sought to explore pure artistic expression through non-representational forms and compositions. Here are some key points about Kazimir Malevich: 1. Early Life and Artistic Development: Malevich was born on February 23, 1879, near Kiev, Ukraine (then part of the Russian Empire). He initially trained as a traditional artist, studying at various art schools in Ukraine and Moscow. However, he soon began to experiment with more innovative styles and ideas. 2. Suprematism: Malevich is best known for his development of Suprematism, an art movement that focused on the use of basic geometric forms, particularly the square and the circle, as symbols of pure artistic expression. Suprematism aimed to transcend representational art and explore the spiritual and philosophical aspects of form and color. 3. Black Square: Malevich's most iconic work is the painting "Black Square" (1915), which is often considered a landmark in the history of abstract art. It represented the ultimate reduction of visual art to a single black square on a white background, symbolizing the "zero degree" of painting. 4. Theoretical Writings: Malevich was not only a visual artist but also a prolific writer and theorist. He published several influential texts, including "From Cubism and Futurism to Suprematism: The New Realism in Painting" (1915) and "The Non-Objective World: The Manifesto of Suprematism" (1926), in which he outlined his ideas and philosophies on art. 5. Teaching Career and Legacy: Malevich was a dedicated teacher and taught at various art schools in Russia. He established the UNOVIS group (Affirmers of the New Art) and the Institute of Artistic Culture in Vitebsk, where he influenced a generation of young artists. His ideas and artworks continue to inspire and influence artists worldwide. 6. Later Career and Censorship: Malevich faced increasing censorship and suppression of his artistic activities by the Soviet authorities, who favored a more socialist realist style. He continued to work in various artistic styles, including figurative painting, but his avant-garde achievements were largely overlooked during his lifetime. Kazimir Malevich's groundbreaking contributions to abstract art and the development of Suprematism have had a profound and lasting impact on the art world. His exploration of pure geometric forms and the transcendence of representational art opened up new possibilities for artistic expression and continue to be celebrated and studied to this day.
  Measures 42 x 56.

  Condition

  Good condition. No rips, tears, creases.
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