{"product_id":"here-are-two-squares-el-lissitzky","title":"Here are two squares - El Lissitzky","description":"\u003cp\u003eA seminal work of Russian Suprematism, this print features the iconic red and black squares from El Lissitzky's 1922 narrative book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEl Lissitzky, a central figure in the Russian avant-garde, produced 'Here are two squares' as a suprematist children's book. This specific print represents a page from the narrative, which Lissitzky described as a story about two squares, one red and one black, moving through space. The work reflects the artist's interest in the intersection of typography, geometry, and architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is stark and deliberate. A black square sits in the upper left, while a red square is tilted at an angle below it. The surrounding space is defined by a thin, rectangular frame. The inclusion of Cyrillic text, arranged vertically, integrates language into the visual field, a hallmark of Lissitzky's graphic design work. The limited palette of black, red, and off-white paper creates a high-contrast visual experience that prioritises clarity and form over representational imagery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLissitzky viewed the book as a physical object that required the reader to participate in the construction of meaning. By stripping away traditional illustration, he forced the viewer to engage with the basic elements of design: line, shape, and colour. This print captures the essence of his 'PROUN' experiments, where he explored the transition from two-dimensional painting to three-dimensional architectural space. The geometric precision and the economy of means demonstrate his belief in the power of universal visual language. This piece remains a significant example of early twentieth-century modernism, reflecting the radical shift in how art could be produced and consumed during the post-revolutionary period in Russia.\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\/female-model-vilhelm-lundstrom-2\" 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;\"\u003eFemale Model - Vilhelm Lundstrøm — Vilhelm Lundstrøm\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/project-for-an-agitational-construction-for-the-fourth-congress-of-the-comintern-workers-of-the-world-unite-gustavs-klucis\" 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;\"\u003eProject for an Agitational Construction for the Fourth Congress of the Comintern: Workers of the World Unite - Gustavs Klucis — Gustavs Klucis\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"El Lissitzky","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58860705579343,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58860950716751,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58860950749519,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58860950782287,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58860950815055,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Here-are-two-squares_Poster_CompositorV1_1790135773842.jpg?v=1790139496","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/here-are-two-squares-el-lissitzky","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}