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Kazimir Malevich, the founder of suprematism, is an essential figure in the history of modern art. One of his most enigmatic and paradigmatic works is "Black Circle" of 1923, a work that represents the culmination of his research on the purity of shape and color. In this painting, Malevich explores the borders of representation through elementary geometry, seeking to transcend the traditional limitations of the canvas and the tangible world.
The "Black Circle" paint presents, as its title indicates, a perfectly delineated black circle on a white background. The simplicity of this composition is misleading, since it contains a deep reflection on the form and emptiness. The circle, a universal symbol of perfection and eternity, here becomes an autonomous entity, detached from any figurative context. Malevich does not intend to represent an object of the physical world, but to invoke a feeling of absolute and essentiality.
The use of color, or rather, the absence of it, plays a crucial role. The black of the circle is radically opposed to the immaculate whiteness of the background, creating a visual tension that challenges the viewer to reconsider his perception of space and shape. This contrast also refers to an ontological duality: being and not being, everything and nothing. In "Black Circle", the choice to limit the chromatic palette to these two fundamental colors underlines Malevich's search to achieve maximum expressiveness with the minimum of elements.
The relationship between the circle and the white background can also be interpreted through the philosophy of suprematism, which advocates the supremacy of pure sensitivity in art, beyond any objective representation. Malevich proposed that simple geometric shapes, such as the circle, the square or the cross, take the viewer to an upper plane of perception and understanding. In this logic, "Black Circle" is a manifestation of the liberation of the art of tyranny from figurative representation.
Although it lacks characters or narrative elements, the conceptual burden of "black circle" is immense. It is a work that enrolls in a series of suprematist explorations that include other iconic works such as "black square" and "Cruz Negra". Are paintings Sisters share with "Black Circle" the same minimalist tension and the search for a universal truth through the pure form.
In the context of art history, Malevich's influence and his "black circle" is undeniable. The work precedes and prefigures many of the artistic currents of the twentieth century, from constructivism to minimalism, and remains an unavoidable reference for any exploration of abstract art and form theory.
"Black Circle" of 1923 invites us to reflect on the very essence of art and its ability to transcend everyday reality. It is a powerful reminder that sometimes extreme simplicity can open the doors to the deepest and most complex interpretations of the world and our place in it.
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