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Suprematism - On Suprematism / Malevich, Kasimir ; Railing, Patricia., 1990

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Identifier: CC-39021-40959

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Scope and Contents

This is a facsimile reprint of Malevich's visual essay illustrating the major elements and paintings in suprematism, 1915 to 1920. It was originally lithographed from the stone on the art school presses of UNOVIS at Vitebsk in December 1920. The essay by Railings discusses the major stages of suprematism, based on Malevich's writings. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates

  • Creation: 1990

Creator

Extent

0 See container summary (2 soft cover books + page (fold-out) + 5 sheets (124 pages) in slipcase (papercard)) ; 21.7 x 17.7 x .7 cm (book) + 21 x 15 cm (sheet) + 22 x 17.9 x 1.3 cm (slipcase)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Location

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Custodial History

The Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry, on loan from Ruth and Marvin A. Sackner and the Sackner Family Partnership.

General

Published: London, England : Artists Bookworks. Nationality of creator: Russian and American. General: Added by: RUTH; updated by: MARVIN.

Repository Details

Part of the The Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry Repository

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