Z VII
1926 National Gallery of Art
About this artwork
This is an oil on canvas painting characterized by geometric abstraction and precise, overlapping forms. It is part of Moholy-Nagy's exploration of light, space, and transparency in painting.
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László Moholy-Nagy was a key figure at the Bauhaus school, where he championed the integration of art, technology, and industry. In works like Z VII, he experimented with 'transparent' overlays to create the illusion of depth without traditional perspective, reflecting his fascination with photography and light projection.
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Z VII
László Moholy-Nagy, 1926
