TED-Ed: Why is this black square famous? | Allison Leigh

Kazimir Mallevich's Black Square, initially controversial, is more complex than it appears. Its imperfect form and layered history reflect Mallevich's journey through various art styles, culminating in Supremacism, a movement prioritizing feeling over representation. Despite political repression under Stalin, Mallevich's work continued to subtly challenge norms, embedding his legacy in art history.

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