{"title":"Barnett Newman","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"canto-vii-barnett-newman","title":"Canto VII - Barnett Newman","description":"\u003cp\u003eA minimalist lithograph by Barnett Newman, Canto VII explores the interplay of vertical colour fields and the physical texture of ink on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCanto VII is a lithograph from the 1963 series by Barnett Newman. This work demonstrates the artist's focus on the relationship between colour, space, and the physical presence of the print surface. Newman, a central figure in the development of American abstract art, often utilised large areas of flat colour to engage the viewer directly. In this composition, the interaction between the central vertical band and the flanking darker blue fields creates a sense of tension and balance.\n\nThe print exhibits the characteristic texture of the lithographic process, where the ink sits upon the paper with a distinct materiality. The edges of the colour fields remain slightly irregular, a departure from the hard-edged precision found in some of his other works. This choice allows the viewer to observe the process of mark-making and the physical application of the medium. By stripping away representational imagery, Newman directs attention to the pure experience of colour and scale.\n\nNewman's approach to the 'zip', or vertical division, is present here in the way the central blue band interrupts the surrounding darker tones. This structural device serves to organise the visual field without relying on traditional perspective or narrative. The work invites a quiet, contemplative engagement, encouraging the viewer to consider the interplay of light and hue within the frame. As a piece from the Canto series, it reflects the artist's interest in creating a unified visual experience that exists independently of external references. The simplicity of the composition belies the careful consideration given to the proportions and the specific density of the blue pigments chosen for this edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-orange-tan-and-purple-mark-rothko\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRed, Orange, Tan and Purple - Mark Rothko — Mark Rothko\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/untitled-abstract-composition-ink-on-paper-wassily-kandinsky\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUntitled (Abstract Composition, Ink on Paper) - Wassily Kandinsky — Wassily Kandinsky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Barnett Newman","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872644899151,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872646996303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872647029071,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Canto-VII_Poster_CompositorV1_1780878255169.jpg?v=1780878794"},{"product_id":"onement-v-barnett-newman","title":"Onement V - Barnett Newman","description":"\u003cp\u003eA seminal work of Color Field painting, Onement V features a vertical band of colour bisecting a deep blue field, exploring themes of unity and scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOnement V, created in 1952, represents a specific development in the career of Barnett Newman. This work belongs to a series of paintings that explore the concept of the 'zip', a vertical band of colour that divides the canvas. In this instance, the composition consists of a deep, saturated blue field bisected by a slightly lighter, vertical strip. The application of paint is deliberate, allowing for subtle variations in texture and tone across the surface of the canvas.\n\nNewman sought to remove traditional elements of composition, such as perspective or figurative representation, to focus on the immediate experience of colour and scale. The 'zip' acts as a structural element, defining the space while simultaneously asserting its own presence. By limiting the visual information, the artist invites the viewer to engage with the physical reality of the painting. The relationship between the vertical line and the surrounding field creates a sense of balance, despite the apparent simplicity of the arrangement.\n\nThis piece reflects the concerns of the New York School during the mid-twentieth century, where artists moved away from gestural abstraction toward more controlled, expansive fields of colour. The title, Onement, suggests a state of unity or reconciliation, a theme that occupied Newman throughout his practice. The work does not rely on external references or narrative content. Instead, it functions as an autonomous object, demanding attention through its sheer presence and the interaction between the two distinct shades of blue. The scale of the work is intended to envelop the viewer, creating an environment where the colour becomes the primary subject. Through this reduction, Newman achieves a clarity that remains a defining characteristic of his contribution to modern art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/red-orange-tan-and-purple-mark-rothko\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRed, Orange, Tan and Purple - Mark Rothko — Mark Rothko\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/untitled-abstract-composition-ink-on-paper-wassily-kandinsky\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUntitled (Abstract Composition, Ink on Paper) - Wassily Kandinsky — Wassily Kandinsky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Barnett Newman","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872847339855,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872849011023,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872849043791,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872849076559,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872849109327,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Onement-V_Poster_CompositorV1_1780880289347.jpg?v=1780886919"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/collections\/barnett-newman.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}