Growth of the Crystals II

Willi Baumeister

Created:
Movement:
1936
Abstract Expressionism
key Notes:
Abstract Geometric Forms, Vibrant Color Palette
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Dimensions:
30 1/4 x 39 1/4 in. (76.8 x 99.7 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:

"Growth of the Crystals II," created by Willi Baumeister in 1953, exemplifies the artist's exploration of abstraction and the interplay between organic forms and geometric structures. This work reflects Baumeister's engagement with the principles of modernism and his interest in the relationship between art and nature, contributing to the discourse on abstraction in post-war European art.

Description of the work:

"Growth of the Crystals II," created by Willi Baumeister in 1947, exemplifies the artist's exploration of abstraction through a dynamic interplay of geometric forms and vibrant colors. The composition features a series of crystalline shapes that emerge from a textured background, utilizing a palette that emphasizes contrasts and depth, thereby inviting the viewer to engage with the work's structural and chromatic complexities.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Growth of the Crystals II