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Lissitzky reinterpreted this folk song through the lens of Suprematism, using geometric shapes, bold colours, and dynamic compositions to convey the narrative. The cover features a stark white background upon which red and black geometric forms and Hebrew letters are arranged in a non-representational manner. The composition is diagonally oriented, creating a sense of movement and tension. The use of simple shapes, such as circles, squares, and lines, reflects the Suprematist emphasis on pure artistic feeling and the reduction of art to its most fundamental elements. 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