Blue Rider by David Burliuk

Blue Rider 

painting, oil-paint

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abstract expressionism

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fauvism

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symbol

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painting

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oil-paint

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landscape

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figuration

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neo expressionist

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acrylic on canvas

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geometric

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expressionism

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horse

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men

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symbolism

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expressionist

Here we have "Blue Rider" by David Burliuk, who lived from 1882 to 1967. Observe how the painting is structured around a dynamic interplay of geometric forms and cool hues, primarily blues and greens, punctuated by stark yellows. Burliuk fractures the pictorial space, creating a sense of movement and instability that echoes the avant-garde spirit of the early 20th century. The brushstrokes are visible, emphasizing the materiality of the paint and the artist's active intervention in representing the subject. This fracturing reflects a broader cultural shift, questioning fixed perspectives and embracing a multiplicity of viewpoints. In the semiotic sense, the horse and rider may symbolize progress and change, but their fragmented representation suggests a disruption of traditional values. Ultimately, "Blue Rider" challenges us to reconsider our understanding of form and representation, inviting a continuous process of interpretation.

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