Definition

Noun: * An adherent or practitioner of Suprematism: A suprematist is an artist who creates works in the style of Suprematism, an abstract art movement founded by Kazimir Malevich. This movement emphasizes basic geometric forms (such as squares, circles, and lines) painted in a limited range of colors, and is concerned with the supremacy of pure artistic feeling over the depiction of objects.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Kazimir Malevich was the leading suprematist and the founder of the movement.
  • The exhibition features works by several Russian suprematists from the early 20th century.
  • Her paintings from that period show a clear suprematist influence.

Advanced Usage

• The term can function attributively (like an adjective) to describe things related to the movement or its style.
  • Suprematist composition
  • Suprematist principles
  • A suprematist painting

Variants and Related Words

• Suprematism (n): The abstract art movement itself, characterized by geometric forms and a focus on pure artistic sensation.
  • Suprematism rejected representational art in favor of fundamental shapes.
• Suprematist (adj): Of or relating to Suprematism.
  • The gallery owns a important suprematist artwork.

Synonyms

• Abstract geometric artist: This is a descriptive synonym, though it is broader and less specific than "suprematist."

Notes on Meaning

• "Suprematist" is a highly specific art-historical term. It is not related to the more common word "supremacy" in a general or political sense. It refers exclusively to the artistic movement.

Noun

1. an artist of the school of suprematism