The artwork, “Untitled,” created by Max Bill in 1972, is a seminal piece within the abstract genre and falls under the Concretism art movement.
The artwork features a geometric composition set on a diamond-shaped orientation. The central area is composed of a large, muted green square. Surrounding this central square are four trapezoidal shapes in a pale, cool-toned pastel purple, which in turn are bordered by light blue triangular forms that extend to the edges of the diamond. The precise use of shape, muted color palette, and symmetry reflect the characteristics of Concretism, emphasizing abstract, non-representational forms and purity in art. The top of the diamond features a small arrow labeled “T”, which likely indicates the correct orientation of the artwork. The choice of simple, yet meticulously arranged geometric forms and the harmony of the pastel colors convey a sense of order and balance, hallmarks of Max Bill’s work and Concretist principles.
