Hermitage ~ part 07 – Malevich, Kazimir - Black Square
1930
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COMMENTS: 18 Ответы
You know, in this square, I saw five portraits of men. One resembles Kalinin in profile with his round glasses, another looks like Leonardo da Vinci, one is just a portrait of a simple, disheveled man, and the first image immediately brings to mind the image of a human skull, like a death mask in horror movies – from the front. I can also make out two more male profiles. It could be a trick of the light, or perhaps before it was painted black, there were paintings there.
In general, this square is a space for contemplation. You can imagine anything while looking at it, and all sorts of thoughts come to mind. One should create a frame on a white sheet of paper, and that will be a White Square. The whiter it is, the more complex the color becomes. Suggesting this project to a well-known artist, preferably one with a reputation, would result in a new masterpiece. And critics will certainly find something to say about the white square.
Many things were intuitively conceived, but without understanding the merits inherent in Malevichs work (referred to as CK here), these achievements cannot be considered his accomplishments. Firstly, the stages of Suprematism are misinterpreted or not entirely accurately understood.
Malevichs work is not a primitive form; it is an ideal form.
A primitive form is white on white (theres no understanding!).
Red is the first color in the spectrum, it is the beginning of painting (theres no understanding!).
The Red Square is the first compositional and pictorial work in dynamism – (theres no understanding!).
Secondly, with sufficient knowledge and academic training, an artist can begin creative self-realization, evaluating what has been achieved and seeking ways to improve it.
The search for a path continues, but there is no understanding of the achievements inherent in Malevichs work, and this is mere amateurism.
On December 5, 2010, the painting Black Square by Kazimir Malevich turned 95 years old.
You have time to prepare and a reason to raise a glass in honor of such an event.
I hope that I have explained everything clearly enough so that everyone who doesnt understand can appreciate the significance of what K. Malevich achieved by creating Black Square.
To me, it seems like the drawing depicts a house, pain, and suffering. He must have wanted to convey something with that image.
On February 3rd, today marks the 133th anniversary of the birth of Kazimir Severinovich Malevich, the great artist and author of Black Square.
You could have a shot (100 grams) to celebrate!
He expressed his approach through philosophical reflection on the world in this painting.
Complete nonsense.
I looked at it for a long time, but I still didnt understand the meaning.
-Complete nonsense and a test for idiots to see how easily they can be brainwashed – this is when an army of critics shouts that its brilliant, and the uneducated masses parrot them without understanding anything. Thats all there is to it. The percentage of fools in society is already determined.
Everyone has their own.
Some paintings are painted in black. Theres nothing brilliant about this. Its the herd mentality thats driving you.
I agree with Olga; the more I look at it, the less I see – nothing but a black square. I even saw it in person. Its definitely a case of herd mentality; everyone is afraid to stand out from the crowd. I dont see any philosophical meaning in it. But, as they say, to each their own...
I completely agree about the herd effect created by a group of critics. Many of these paintings, in terms of execution, resemble the scribbles of a two-year-old child. Most of the remaining ones are complete chaos of thoughts and emotions, uncontrolled outbursts of whatever comes to mind onto paper (or canvas). Patients in psychiatric hospitals could paint just as well, but they arent promoted by famous critics, and yet a fortune could be made from their work.
Its brilliant for a simple reason: any interpretation of this square is true; everyone who looks at it sees themselves reflected in it, like looking into a mirror. The square reflects what is within the viewer. One of an artists goals is to be understood by their audience, to create something that resonates with the viewers soul when they look at the artwork. Did Malevich achieve this effect by painting something from which anything can emerge?
Ive been there twice. Unfortunately, I didnt notice anything special besides a simple square. But as soon as I experienced it, abstract insights awoke within me. Now I understand why so many people are fascinated by it. P. S. Dear law enforcement agencies, what are you looking at?
This is a Satanic view of the Divine world, and you wont see anything else there!
A beautiful painting
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The surface texture throughout the composition is significant. The paint appears thickly applied, with visible brushstrokes that add depth and complexity to what might initially be perceived as a simple arrangement of color fields. This materiality challenges any notion of an illusionistic space; instead, it emphasizes the physicality of the painting itself.
Beyond the purely formal elements, the work evokes a sense of profound absence or negation. The black square can be interpreted as representing a void, a silencing, or perhaps even the ultimate limit of representation. It is not merely a dark shape; it functions as a visual barrier, blocking any potential imagery or narrative that might lie behind it.
The surrounding white border, while providing definition to the central form, also contributes to this sense of enclosure and limitation. The interplay between these two colors – the impenetrable black and the seemingly limitless white – creates a dynamic tension within the composition. This tension suggests not only boundaries but also potentiality; the white space hints at what is absent or suppressed by the black square.
The painting’s impact lies in its deliberate reduction of visual information, forcing the viewer to confront fundamental questions about perception, representation, and the nature of art itself. Its a work that resists easy interpretation, inviting contemplation rather than offering definitive answers.