Behind the suprematist mirror

Author

Douglas, Charlotte

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Art in America. 1989, Num. 9, Vol. 77, 164-177, 227, 20 ill. (16 col.)

ISSN

0004-3214

Abstract (en)

The recent Malevich exhibition at the Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam, which featured works from two Soviet museums as well as from the Stedelijk's own holdings, prompts this examination of some of the anomalies in Malevich's oeuvre, especially his return to figuration in the late 1920s. Focuses on Malevich's life and career in the 1920s and 1930s, the consequences of his commitment to Suprematism, his theoretical writings, and his relationship to the new Soviet government. Explores the reasons for Malevich's return to pre-Suprematist themes and styles after 1927.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 1800-1945 -- Pictorial arts -- Painting and drawing
• Malevich, Kazimir Severinovich, 1878-1935
• Painting
• Soviet Union
• Suprematism
• Exhibitions
• Stedelijk Museum||Amsterdam (NLD)
• Human figure
• Representation
• Politics
• Art theory

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 1800-1945 -- Peinture et arts graphiques -- Peinture et dessin
• Peinture
• Union soviétique
• Suprématisme
• Exposition
• Stedelijk Museum||Amsterdam (NLD)
• Corps humain
• Représentation
• Politique
• Théorie de l'art

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19911001-00458767

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