Description
Contemplating "four actions (arithmetic)" of 1928 is to enter the visual and conceptual universe of El Lissitzky, an artist whose work is at the vibrant intersection between the Russian avant -garde and constructivism. This painting, like many of its creations, challenges us to reconsider reality through an abstract fragment of shapes and colors.
In "four (arithmetic) actions", Lissitzky uses a rigorously structured composition and, however, surprisingly dynamic. At first glance, a arrangement of geometric shapes can be observed: circles, straight lines and rectangles that are arranged on the canvas with almost mathematical precision. Each element of painting seems to be perfectly balanced, creating a sense of harmony and balance orchestrated with meticulousness.
One of the most outstanding features of this work is the color palette that Lissitzky selects: a predominant set of black, gray, white, and ocher tones that emphasize the austere and rational character of the composition. The absence of vibrant colors does not reduce its visual impact; On the contrary, it reinforces the seriousness and intellectual intention behind the design. This approach to chromatic simplicity allows the pure form and structure to be enhanced, thus underlining the principles of suprematism and constructivism, movements of which Lissitzky was a fervent exponent.
It is important to note that this painting does not present figurative representations or recognizable objects; The "characters" of this work are the abstract forms themselves. This choice reflects the artist's intention to transcend the mere representation of objects and focus on the exploration of the perception and construction of a new visual reality that transcends the everyday.
The painting "four (arithmetic) actions" not only manifests Lissitzky's ability to create a complex visual order from abstraction, but also encapsulates his interests in the convergence of art and technique, as well as his desire to use the Art as a tool for social and cultural transformation. This work, together with others of its vast repertoire, serves as a testimony of an era in which art was intertwined with the utopia of a possible new world, driven by logic, science and geometry.
Through this painting, Lissitzky invites us to contemplate beyond the apparent and discover beauty in geometric precision and mathematical abstraction. It also leaves us a tangible proof of how art can become a field of visual and conceptual experiences that challenge our perceptions and invite us to adopt a more analytical and structured perspective in the world.
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