![Geometric abstraction by Al Held, featuring overlapping shapes like circles and rectangles in pink, green, and yellow, screen-print from 1991. Geometric abstraction by Al Held, featuring overlapping shapes like circles and rectangles in pink, green, and yellow, screen-print from 1991.](https://www.composition.gallery/public/front/assets/images/sold_images/sold-500x500.png)
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Signed and numbered - Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. // Scholes I by Al Held, created in 1991, is a limited edition screen-print published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. This vibrant print showcases Held's mastery in geometric abstraction, featuring overlapping shapes such as circles, rectangles, and triangles in a dynamic composition. The bold use of color, including shades of pink, green, yellow, and blue, adds a sense of depth and movement, as the forms appear to intersect and float within the space. Signed and numbered by the artist, this piece is a testament to Held’s exploration of spatial relationships and his ability to create visual complexity through simple geometric forms.
Scholes I, 1991
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Signed and numbered - Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. // Scholes I by Al Held, created in 1991, is a limited edition screen-print published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. This vibrant print showcases Held's mastery in geometric abstraction, featuring overlapping shapes such as circles, rectangles, and triangles in a dynamic composition. The bold use of color, including shades of pink, green, yellow, and blue, adds a sense of depth and movement, as the forms appear to intersect and float within the space. Signed and numbered by the artist, this piece is a testament to Held’s exploration of spatial relationships and his ability to create visual complexity through simple geometric forms.
What is late modernism?
Late Modernism refers to the continuation and evolution of Modernist principles in art, architecture, and literature from the mid-20th century into the late 20th century. This movement maintains a focus on form, abstraction, and the rejection of traditional styles, but it often incorporates more complexity and ambiguity compared to early Modernism. Late Modernism explores themes such as alienation, identity, and the fragmentation of reality, reflecting the social and cultural shifts of the post-war period. It is seen in the works of architects like Louis Kahn and artists like Francis Bacon, who pushed the boundaries of Modernism while responding to the changing world around them.