Discipline: Art
(1915)
A movement in abstract art launched by Russian Kasimir Malevich (1878-1935).
In painting, Suprematism aims for pure art using pristine geometrical shapes (particularly the square) devoid of personal feeling, but expressing 'non-objective sensation'. Art should be non-utilitarian.
In the (former) Soviet Union, such ideas greatly influenced LIUBOV POPOVA (1889-1924), Alexander Rodchenko, El Lissitzky and Naum Gabo, although some moved towards industrial design and an art of social utility.
Malevich's theories were also of major importance to European constructivism.
Source:
K Malevich, The Non-Objective World (Chicago, 1959)