su·prem·a·tism (s -pr m  -t z n)n. A school and theory of geometric abstract art that originated in Russia in the early 20th century and influenced constructivism. [Russian suprematizm, from French suprématie, supremacy, from supremacy.] su·prem a·tist adj. & n. |
Suprematism [sʊˈprɛməˌtɪzəm sjʊ-]
n
(Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Movements) a form of pure cubist art, launched in Russia in 1913, and based on the principle that paintings should be composed only of rectangles, circles, triangles, or crosses
[from suprematist a supporter of this theory, from French suprémacie supremacy]
Suprematist n & adj
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| Noun | 1. |  suprematism - a geometric abstractionist movement originated by Kazimir Malevich in Russia that influenced constructivismart movement, artistic movement - a group of artists who agree on general principles |
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