Black Cross

Hi everyone! My name is Isabella, and I'm so excited to show you a really cool painting today! It's called Black Cross, and it was made a long, long time ago by an artist named Kazimir Malevich. nn Does anyone know what a cross is? Yes, you're right! It's a shape with four arms, like a plus sign. But this isn't just any cross. It's a Black Cross, and it's painted on a white background. Isn't that simple? nn

Now, look closely at the painting. See how the black isn't perfectly even? It's a little bit darker in some places and a little lighter in others. That's because the artist painted it a long time ago, and paints can change over time. And the white isn't perfectly white either! It's amazing how much detail you can see if you look closely. nn

This artist, Malevich, was part of a group that liked to make art with simple shapes and colors. They called it Suprematism. They didn't want to paint pictures of people or trees or houses. They just wanted to use shapes and colors to make you feel something. What do you feel when you look at this painting? Is it peaceful? Powerful? Mysterious? nn

This Black Cross isn't just a pretty picture. It's like a puzzle! It makes us think about what art can be. It shows us that even the simplest things can be beautiful and meaningful. The cross is a symbol, but Malevich took away all the usual meanings. He just wanted us to see the shape and the color. nn

So, next time you see a simple shape, remember the Black Cross. Remember that even simple things can be amazing works of art! Do you have any questions about the painting? What did you like best about it? nn