Circular Forms, Moon no. 1
1913 Lenbachhaus
About this artwork
This work is a classic example of Delaunay's study of light and color through concentric circular movements, known as 'simultaneous discs'. It was created on canvas using oil paints, emphasizing the artist's focus on chromatic vibration over representational forms.
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Robert Delaunay's 'Circular Forms' series was a pivotal development in European modernism, marking a transition toward pure abstraction based on the science of color theory. By stripping away narrative imagery, Delaunay aimed to replicate the way light strikes the retina, creating a 'simultaneous' visual experience that influenced many later abstract painters.
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Circular Forms, Moon no. 1
Robert Delaunay, 1913
