1913 (the year Black Square was painted)

1913 was a significant year in art history, marked by the creation of Kazimir Malevich's "Black Square." This painting represents a radical shift toward abstraction, emphasizing pure geometric forms and the idea of zero including the spiritual and emotional potential of color and shape. It challenged traditional notions of representation and opened new avenues for artistic expression. The work is seen as a symbol of the avant-garde movement and the pursuit of universal truth through minimalism, reflecting broader cultural changes in the early 20th century as artists sought to break away from realism and explore new artistic languages.