Composição Série Puncton by Almir Mavignier

Composição Série Puncton 

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op-art

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minimalism

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pattern

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pop art

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geometric

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abstraction

Copyright: Almir Mavignier,Fair Use

Almir Mavignier produced "Composição Série Puncton" as part of the Concrete art movement, which gained momentum in Brazil in the 1950s. This movement sought to liberate art from traditional representation, embracing geometric abstraction and mathematical precision instead. Mavignier, influenced by Max Bill and the Bauhaus, saw art as a vehicle for rational and objective expression, moving away from the subjective and emotional narratives of previous artistic styles. The grid-like composition and the serialization of colored shapes in "Composição Série Puncton" evoke a sense of order and predictability, typical of Concrete art's utopian aspirations. How might the depersonalized aesthetic of Concrete art respond to Brazil's socio-political context at the time? Consider its relationship with themes of national identity, industrialization, and cultural autonomy. As you reflect on the artist's choices in color and arrangement, consider what emotional or psychological effects they might elicit.

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