What is malevich black square?

"Black Square" is a painting created by the Russian artist Kazimir Malevich in 1915. It is considered one of the most famous and influential works of abstract art. The painting consists of a black square on a white background, a simple and minimalist composition that represents Malevich's exploration of pure abstraction and his belief in the spiritual power of art.

Malevich described the painting as a "nothing" existing in the "infinite void" of the canvas, and saw it as a symbol of the beginning of a new artistic language that moved beyond representation and captured the essence of pure form and color. Black Square is often seen as a radical break from traditional modes of painting and a key work in the development of geometric abstraction.

The painting has become an iconic symbol of the avant-garde and has had a lasting impact on the development of modern art. It has been widely discussed and analyzed by art historians and critics, and continues to be a source of inspiration for contemporary artists working in a wide range of mediums.