Sabra III (1967) by Frank Stella

“Sabra III,” completed in 1967 by Frank Stella, is an abstract artwork belonging to the Protractor series and falls under the Color Field Painting movement. The artwork exudes a vibrant and striking visual language, characterized by geometric abstraction.

The artwork features a semi-circular design divided into angular segments, each filled with a distinct color. The palette includes bold hues such as red, yellow, orange, brown, blue, and black, juxtaposed against a more muted border. The combination of sharp lines and rich color creates a dynamic and harmonious composition, exemplifying the principles of the Color Field Painting movement, where color is the primary component of expression. The overall effect is one of rhythmic balance, invoking a sense of both order and movement.

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