Definition

Proper noun: * Kazimir Severinovich Malevich: A Russian painter and art theorist, a seminal figure in the development of abstract art in the early 20th century. He is best known for founding the avant-garde Suprematist movement, which focused on basic geometric forms, such as circles, squares, lines, and rectangles, painted in a limited range of colors.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The art history lecture focused on the radical innovations of Kazimir Severinovich Malevich.
  • "Black Square," painted by Kazimir Severinovich Malevich in 1915, is considered a landmark work of abstract art.

Advanced Usage

• The name is often used metonymically to refer to the artistic style or philosophy he pioneered.
  • The exhibition shows a clear progression from Cubo-Futurism to pure Malevich.

Variants and Related Words

• Malevich (noun): The common shortened form of the name.
  • A Malevich was sold at auction for a record price.
• Suprematism (noun): The abstract art movement founded by Malevich.
• Suprematist (adjective/noun): Relating to Suprematism; a follower of this movement.

Synonyms

• There are no direct synonyms for a proper name. He can be described as: , .

Related Phrases

• Malevich's Black Square: Refers specifically to his most iconic 1915 painting.
• The philosophy of Malevich: Refers to his theoretical writings on art, such as his manifesto "From Cubism and Futurism to Suprematism."

Related Idioms

Noun

1. Russian abstract painter (1878-1935)