Opis
Born in Kiev, Kazimir Malevich (1878–1935) initially explored Realism, Impressionism, and Symbolism before ultimately discovering his true calling in abstract art. Malevich removed literal depictions and landscapes, focusing instead on creating emotionally powerful abstractions. In 1915, he produced the renowned Black Square, a simple black rectangle on a white field, which is considered a cornerstone of abstract painting and dubbed the "zero point of painting." This piece marked a significant milestone in modern and abstract art movements. The book discusses Malevich’s major contributions and situates his pioneering work within the Russian and global avant-garde context. By analyzing rich examples of his art, it delves into the theory of Suprematism, characterized by radical geometric abstraction and "the supremacy of pure feeling in creative art." Additionally, it covers Malevich’s influence on Constructivism and examines his fascination with philosophy, literature, Russian folk art, and the concept of the fourth dimension.