Untitled 

Constantin Blendea created this painting, titled "Untitled," with oil on canvas at an unknown date. The work presents a series of semi-circular and triangular forms in yellow, white, and brown tones, floating against a muted, pale background. Blendea was a Romanian artist; as such, his abstract style is particularly interesting when considered alongside the political history of Eastern Europe during the latter half of the twentieth century. Under the Communist regime, the display of abstract art was often frowned upon. Yet, artists such as Blendea continued to produce such works, often imbuing them with subtle forms of social and political commentary. We might ask ourselves: in what way could this painting be read as a response to the social conditions of its time? To more fully understand this work, we must engage in historical investigation. What were the prevailing artistic trends in Romania during Blendea's lifetime? What role did art institutions play in shaping artistic expression? Such questions can help us better appreciate the complex interplay between art and society.