Container structures IIYona Friedman · 1958

  • Art movementOther
  • Creation date1958
  • Dimensions24.0 x 24.0 cm
  • MuseumPower Station of Art
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About this artwork

  • Title: Container structures II
  • Artist: Yona Friedman
  • Year: 1958
  • Original dimensions: 24.0 x 24.0 cm
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Power Station of Art
  • Corpus context: architectural space, systematic design
  • Color palette: Neutrals
  • Keywords: geometric abstraction, geometric design, architectural art

Questions & Answers

Who is the artist behind "Container structures II"?

The artist behind "Container structures II" is Yona Friedman. The work is catalogued under Yona Friedman's name.

When was "Container structures II" made?

The creation of "Container structures II" by Yona Friedman is dated 1958.

Are the colors of "Container structures II" by Yona Friedman saturated or muted?

"Container structures II" by Yona Friedman is recorded with a muted saturation.

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Overall, "Container structures II" is recorded as brilliant. Perceived brightness describes how light or dark the work appears.

What national origin stands behind the Other of "Container structures II"?

"Container structures II" was created by Yona Friedman, born in Hungary, within the Other movement. The artist's origin links the work to Other as practiced by artists from Hungary.

What subjects appear in "Container structures II" by Yona Friedman?

"Container structures II" by Yona Friedman depicts: abstract forms, geometric shapes, paper cutouts, architectural design, minimalist art, spatial concepts, modern composition.

What was Yona Friedman's age when "Container structures II" was created?

When "Container structures II" was created in 1958, Yona Friedman - born in 1923 - was 35 years old.

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