Two Epochs 1947

"Two Epochs" (1947) by German artist Willi Baumeister is a prime example of Abstract Expressionism. Baumeister's work explores the relationship between figuration and abstraction, a theme he carried throughout his career. The painting features a series of geometric shapes and forms, including a figure with a large, powerful presence, set against a pale background. The artist uses a range of colors, from vibrant reds and yellows to muted greens and browns, to create a sense of depth and texture. The work reflects the turmoil of postwar Germany, and the need for a new, more abstract language to express the experience of the times.