Kazimir Malevich's "Black Circle" is an ideal representation of suprematism, an experience in pure feeling and
perception. At first glance, the painting’s massive black circle at the upper
right of the canvas, applied on a pure white background, appears meaningless and
simplistic in nature. However, a second look, and the circle draws you into its
void and causes an emotional awakening. Suprematism is a good example of form vs content because these paintings create art so pure in form that it would be easily
understood by everyone, and would evoke universal feelings comparable to the
intense emotions caused by religious paintings. |