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One of the twentieth century's most profound statements of aesthetic theory, the Russian abstract art movement known as Suprematism was developed by Kasimir Malevich between 1913 and 1915. In this, his manifesto, the artist proclaims the bold and innovative ideas that profoundly influenced the course of modern art. Malevich discusses his radical approach to pure art, its reality-transcending and non-objective aspects, his opposition to both imitations of nature and combinations of art and utility, and his practice of limiting himself to basic geometrical shapes and a narrow range of color. Teachers, students, and other art aficionados will welcome this reprint of an essential work in art theory. Unabridged republication of the edition published by Paul Theobald and Company, Chicago, 1959.
Synopsis
One of the 20th century's most profound statements of aesthetic theory, this work defined the artist's radical, nonobjective style, which he referred to as Suprematism, the preeminence of emotion in creating works of art. Included here among Malevich's most famous works is the 1913 painting Black Square on White. 92 black-and-white illustrations.
Synopsis
One of the 20th century's most profound statements of aesthetic theory, this work defined the artist's radical, nonobjective style, which he referred to as Suprematism, the preeminence of emotion in creating works of art. Included here among Malevich's most famous works is the 1913 painting "Black Square on White." 92 black-and-white illustrations.