Four Squares 1974

Stephen Antonakos's "Four Squares" (1974) is a minimalist artwork composed of four distinct sections, each exploring different variations of lines and shapes. The first section features a single red plus sign, while the second section presents an arrangement of red plus signs in a loose geometric composition. The third section explores the concept of subdivision, with a single square divided into four smaller squares by a grid of intersecting lines. The final section simplifies the concept, with a single, intersecting line forming a cross. Antonakos's artwork exemplifies the minimalist aesthetic, emphasizing simplicity, geometric forms, and the interplay of negative and positive space.