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The work of El Lissitzky, "Illustration of 'Supreme story about two squares' - 1920", is a sublime manifestation of the Supreme Movement, which challenges the traditional perceptions of art through rigorous geometry and a minimalist visual narrative. This painting is one of the illustrations of his children's book of the same name, an innovative work that mixes abstract art for pedagogical and experimental purposes.
The Lissitzky, a key figure within the Supreme Movement founded by Kazimir Malévich, uses in this illustration a visual language reduced to its most basic elements: geometric shapes and a limited color palette. In this work, two squares, one red and one black, interact in an abstract space, in what can be interpreted as a metaphor for conflict and resolution, chaos and order. His choice of colors is intentional; Red often symbolizes revolution and change, while black can be indicative of the constancy of vacuum or unknown.
The composition is austere but powerful. The pictorial space is dominated by these squares that seem to float in a white vacuum, devoid of any indication of linear perspective or traditional depth. This absence of additional elements allows the spectator to focus on the interaction between shapes and colors. The simplicity at first sight is misleading, since it invites a deeper contemplation about the relationship between the two squares and their symbolism within the suprematist context.
The dynamism between the two squares is evident. The red square, inclined, seems to be moving, projecting an energy that contrasts with the static firmness of the black square. This set of tensions creates an implicit narrative about space and time, a recurring theme in Lissitzky's work. There are no characters in the traditional sense, but geometric figures assume an almost anthropomorphic character, holding an "action" that develops in the two -dimensional plane.
In a broader context, this Enlightenment reflects Lissitzky's enthusiasm for the integration of art with everyday life and her belief in the transformative potential of abstract art. In addition, the "supreme story about two squares" can be interpreted as a didactic tool that aims to introduce children to abstract concepts and modernity itself, demonstrating that new forms of artistic expression could harmoniously coexist with pedagogy.
The Lissitzky was not only an artist but also a theorist, architect and graphic designer, whose work significantly influenced modern graphic design and constructivism. His contribution to the diaspora of suprematist ideas beyond Russian borders expanded the horizon of abstract art and established new paradigms in the way we visualize spatial and formal relationships.
The work in question, although apparently simple, is a condensed expression of the suprematist ethos, evoking meditation on the essential and rejecting superfluous ornamentations. "Illustration of 'Supreme story about two squares' - 1920" is, without a doubt, a fundamental piece to understand not only the evolution of abstract art, but also the utopian vision of the Lissitzky about the power of art to mold and transform society.
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