Abstract Composition with triangles and Semicircles 

Sonia Delaunay made this abstract composition with triangles and semicircles using lithography. Delaunay was a key figure in the development of Orphism, an offshoot of Cubism. The movement sought to move away from the representational and explore the pure abstraction of color and geometric forms. Born in Ukraine and working primarily in Paris, Delaunay engaged with a wide circle of avant-garde artists and designers. Her work combined modernist aesthetics with a socially progressive sensibility. Delaunay believed that art should be integrated into everyday life and she experimented with textile design and fashion, bringing her abstract style to clothing and home furnishings. Her emphasis on color and rhythm in abstraction can be seen in the context of early 20th century interest in synesthesia – the correspondence between visual and auditory experience. To better understand Delaunay's contribution, scholars consult not only art historical texts but also the history of design and the cultural context of early modernism in Paris.