{"title":"Max Bill","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"konzentration-von-elementarfarben-max-bill","title":"Konzentration von elementarfarben - Max Bill","description":"\u003cp\u003eA precise geometric composition by Max Bill, featuring primary colours arranged in a diamond-shaped format to explore the logic of colour relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMax Bill, a central figure in the development of Concrete Art, created this work as an exploration of mathematical precision and colour theory. The composition is defined by its diamond orientation, which forces the viewer to engage with the canvas as a non-traditional shape. Within this frame, Bill arranges vertical bands of primary colours, specifically blue, yellow, and red, separated by thin white intervals. \n\nThis piece adheres to the principles of Concrete Art, a movement that prioritised the autonomy of the artwork. Bill sought to create objects that were not representations of the external world, but rather physical manifestations of logical thought. The arrangement of the colour fields is calculated to achieve a state of visual equilibrium. By using a limited palette and sharp, geometric divisions, the artist removes any trace of subjective gesture or emotional narrative. \n\nBill was a student at the Bauhaus, and his work reflects the school's focus on the synthesis of art, craft, and technology. His approach to painting is akin to architectural design, where every line and hue serves a specific function within the whole. The interaction between the blue, yellow, and red sections creates a rhythmic tension, while the white bands act as neutral spacers that prevent the colours from merging. This work demonstrates the artist's ability to reduce visual information to its most basic components, resulting in a clear, objective experience for the viewer. The precision of the edges and the flatness of the paint application are characteristic of his mature period, where he refined his interest in the relationship between space and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Max Bill","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872942924111,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872955703631,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872955736399,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Konzentration-von-elementarfarben_Poster_CompositorV1_1780882146111.jpg?v=1780892897"},{"product_id":"stabilisierter-kern-max-bill","title":"Stabilisierter Kern - Max Bill","description":"\u003cp\u003eA geometric study by Max Bill, featuring a precise grid of warm and cool colours that explore the principles of Concrete Art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMax Bill, a central figure in the development of Concrete Art, created this work as an exploration of mathematical precision and colour theory. The composition relies on a grid structure, where the arrangement of squares follows a logical, predetermined system. Bill, who studied at the Bauhaus, applied these principles to his painting, focusing on the objective nature of form and colour rather than subjective expression.\n\nThe piece features a central cluster of four squares, rendered in warm tones of orange and yellow. This core is surrounded by a perimeter of darker, cooler hues, primarily deep purples and blues. The interaction between these two zones creates a visual tension, where the warm centre appears to advance while the surrounding squares recede. This effect is achieved through the careful selection of colour values, demonstrating Bill's interest in the psychological and physical perception of light and space.\n\nBy removing all traces of the artist's hand, such as visible brushwork or gestural marks, Bill achieves a surface that feels entirely flat and precise. The work is an example of his pursuit of 'mathematical beauty', where the logic of the construction dictates the final visual outcome. The title, which translates to 'Stabilised Core', refers to the balance achieved through this systematic distribution of colour. It is a study in equilibrium, where the weight of the warm tones is held in check by the surrounding darker field. This approach aligns with the ethos of the Concrete Art movement, which sought to create objects that exist as autonomous realities, independent of the natural world or emotional narrative. The print captures the exactitude of the original oil painting, maintaining the clarity of the edges and the specific saturation of each colour block.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Max Bill","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872957768015,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872963043663,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872963076431,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Stabilisierter-Kern_Poster_CompositorV1_1780882448030.jpg?v=1780893307"},{"product_id":"frauenkopf-max-bill","title":"Frauenkopf - Max Bill","description":"\u003cp\u003eA minimalist, linear portrait by Swiss artist Max Bill, demonstrating his signature approach to reduction and structural clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMax Bill, a central figure in the development of Concrete Art, is often associated with mathematical precision and geometric abstraction. This work, titled Frauenkopf, presents a departure from his strictly non-representational output. It displays a simplified, linear approach to the human form, where the subject is reduced to its most basic contours. The composition relies on a singular, continuous line that defines the head, shoulders, and torso of the figure against a muted, textured background.\n\nThe aesthetic here is one of economy. By stripping away extraneous detail, Bill focuses on the structural essence of the subject. The lines are thin and deliberate, suggesting a sketch-like quality that prioritises clarity over anatomical realism. The figure appears almost schematic, reflecting the artist's interest in the underlying logic of visual perception. While Bill is better known for his sculptures and paintings based on mathematical formulas, this piece offers a view into his process of reduction and abstraction.\n\nThe monochromatic palette and the focus on line work align with the principles of the Bauhaus, where Bill studied under figures such as Walter Gropius and Wassily Kandinsky. The work demonstrates how the artist applied his rigorous design philosophy to figurative subjects. It is an exercise in restraint, where the interaction between the light-coloured line and the darker ground creates a sense of depth without the need for shading or volume. This print is suitable for those who appreciate the intersection of modernist design and minimalist portraiture, providing a clean, intellectual addition to a contemporary interior space.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Max Bill","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872969728335,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872979394895,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57872979427663,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Frauenkopf_Poster_CompositorV1_1780882820591.jpg?v=1780894227"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/collections\/max-bill.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}