Max Bill and His Artistic Influence

Max Bill, a prominent figure of the Bauhaus movement, significantly influenced Brazilian concretism. His first exhibition in Brazil was in 1951 at Masp. Due to customs issues, his sculptures remained in São Paulo, leading him to represent Switzerland at the first Bienal, where his work 'Unidade Tripartida' won a sculpture award. This piece inspired the Brazilian art group Ruptura. In 2013, 'Unidade Tripartida' was showcased at the 55th Venice Biennale.

What is Max Bill known for in his artistic production?

• Rigor and formalism

• Abstract expressionism

• Impressionism

• Surrealism

Which art movement did Max Bill influence in Brazil?

• Concretism

• Cubism

• Dadaism

• Futurism

Why did Max Bill join the Swiss representation at the first Biennial?

• He was invited by the Swiss government

• He wanted to promote his work internationally

• His sculptures were detained in São Paulo

• He was living in Switzerland at the time

What inspired Max Bill's 'Tripartite Unity' sculpture?

• A fractal pattern

• A Möbius strip

• A spiral staircase

• A geometric cube

In which year was 'Tripartite Unity' displayed at the Venice Biennale?

• 1951

• 1952

• 2013

• 2015