Why is this black square famous? - Allison Leigh
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In 1915, an exhibition of radical artworks opened in Russia. Many pieces pushed the boundaries of form and style, but one was particularly controversial: Kazimir Malevich’s “Black Square.” Criticized as simple and uninspired, Malevich’s work is more complicated than it first appears— and may not be a painting of a black square at all. Allison Leigh digs into the art style known as Suprematism.
Why do you think Kazimir Malevich positioned the Black Square in the corner of the room? If this space was traditionally reserved for religious icons in people’s homes, then what does this act say about Malevich’s intent for the painting and its overall meaning?
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Allison Leigh
- Director Alexia Roider, Zedem Media
- Narrator Addison Anderson
- Storyboard Artist Jeanne Bornet
- Animator Maria Savva
- Art Director Jeanne Bornet
- Sound Designer Manolis Manoli
- Director of Production Gerta Xhelo
- Produced by Abdallah Ewis
- Editorial Director Alex Rosenthal
- Editorial Producer Dan Kwartler
- Script Editor Molly Bryson
- Fact-Checker Charles Wallace
