Black Square
Malevich's black square on white ground represents the zero degree of painting and suprematist reduction to pure form. The work eliminates representation entirely, seeking spiritual essence beyond material world. The painting explores nothingness, pure being, and mystical experience. Malevich's radical gesture influenced minimalism and conceptual art. The work remains controversial and foundational.
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