Monochrome vertYves Klein · 1957

  • Art movementMinimal
  • Creation date1957

Yves Klein (1928 – 1962)

Explore Yves Klein (1928-1962), the French pioneer of post-war art! Discover his iconic International Klein Blue (IKB), monochrome paintings, performance art & Nouveau Réalisme influence. A forerunner to Minimal & Pop Art.


About this artwork

  • Title: Monochrome vert
  • Artist: Yves Klein
  • Year: 1957
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Movement: Minimal
  • Corpus context: formal experimentation, geometric simplicity
  • Color palette: Dark
  • Main color: Teal
  • Keywords: abstract green artwork, ikb painting replica, abstract expressionism

Questions & Answers

How much light do the colors of "Monochrome vert" appear to reflect?

The luminance recorded for "Monochrome vert" by Yves Klein is soft shadow.

What does "Monochrome vert" share with the rest of Yves Klein's output?

"Monochrome vert" belongs to Yves Klein's Minimal work, whose recorded themes include minimalist abstraction, ikb – klein blue legacy, post-war art movement, color field exploration, geometric simplicity, formal experimentation, french avant-garde influence, nouveau réalisme echoes.

What style does "Monochrome vert" belong to?

The movement associated with "Monochrome vert" by Yves Klein is Minimal. This classification situates the work among related artists and artworks.

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