Kazemir Malevich : Metamorfozy Chernogo kvadrata - Kudriavtseva E.

The subject of this study is the metamorphosis of the famous "Black Square" Kazimir Malevich, which first turned from a machine canvas into an emblem of the revolution, and then - as a sign. Detailed analysis subjected to both the artist's own, time-changing views on politics, revolution and power, and the adventures of suprematism, which both during the artist's life and after his death in 1935 developed a variety of meanings and adapted to a variety of ideological goals, first by Malevich and his students, and over time - by scientists, art dealers and cultural institutions. Ekaterina Kudryavtseva is professor of art history at The University of Statson (USA).