Square 1972

"Square" is a 1972 minimalist sculpture by Walter De Maria. It consists of two concentric squares constructed of polished stainless steel, with the inner square slightly raised, creating a subtle three-dimensional effect. The polished surface of the steel reflects the surrounding environment, blurring the boundaries between sculpture and space. The artwork's simplicity and focus on geometric form embody key tenets of Minimalism, a movement that emerged in the 1960s and sought to eliminate extraneous elements in art.