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Noart

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dimitrije bašičević, Noart (1981). Reproduced for reference; rights reserved by the rights holder.

The facts

Artist
dimitrije bašičević wahooart.com/en/artists/dimitrije-basicevic/
Artist’s dates
1921 – 1987
Painted
1981
Movement
Other

In context

Noart — dimitrije bašičević

When was this painted?

  1. 1920
  2. 1930
  3. 1940
  4. 1950
  5. 1960
  6. 1970
  7. 1980

Shaded: the lifetime of dimitrije bašičević (1921–1987) ▲ this work, 1981

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Colours

Measured from the image

    Main colour

    Espresso #343537

    Catalogued palette

    • #343537
    • #BCBCBE
    • #BE925E
    • #8B443B
    Palette
    Earthy The dominant colour family in the image.
    Main colour name
    Espresso
    Intensity
    Monochromatic How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
    Contrast
    Gentle How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
    Harmony
    Softly Mixed Palette How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
    Brightness
    Deep_shadow How light or dark the picture reads overall, from deep shadow to bright highlight.
    Saturation
    Muted How pure and strong the colours are, from near-grey to fully vivid.

    About this artwork

    Noart — dimitrije bašičević

    An outlier in the art-historical canon, Mangelos abandoned traditional mediums and forms of expression in favor of a playful, at times ironic, ethos of “anti-art.” Using the written word as his primary material, he aimed to shift our attention from art’s physical substance to its philosophical meaning. The conceptual quality of his work challenges our assumptions about the forms art can take.This child’s chalkboard displays a single invented word: “noart.” The artwork has particular significance for Mangelos as it was the only object presented in the artist’s self-conceived retrospective, a type of exhibition that typically represents the full breadth of an artist’s career.

    Artist and museum

    Artist

    dimitrije bašičević

    Born in Sremski Karlovci, Serbia

    **early life and education**

    dimitrije bašičević, a renowned yugoslavian artist, curator, and art critic, was born on april 21, 1921, in šid, serbia. he pursued his higher education in art history and philosophy at the university of vienna and later at the university of zagreb.

    **artistic contributions**

    bašičević's artistic production encompassed a wide range of mediums, including handmade books, sculptures, and paintings. his work significantly contributed to the development of abstract art in croatia. notably, his research and writings on art had a profound impact on the yugoslavian art scene.

    **notable positions and achievements**

    completed a phd in 1957 on the topic of sava šumanović's work worked as a curator and assistant at the yugoslavian academy of art and science * founded the peasant art gallery in 1952, which later became the gallery of primitive art, where he served as curator until 1964 * appointed as chairman of the center for film photography and television, part of the museum of contemporary art, zagreb, in 1971

    **legacy and later life**

    bašičević's writings on photography and art were frequently published, reflecting his dedication to promoting yugoslavian art. he retired in 1982 and passed away on december 18, 1987.

    dimitrije bašičević's artistic legacy can be seen in the numerous exhibitions he organized, which played a crucial role in the growth of abstract art in eastern europe.

    his contributions to yugoslavian art are still celebrated today, with his work remaining an integral part of the country's cultural heritage.

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    * [https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@/dimitrije-basicevic](https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@/dimitrije-basicevic) - explore dimitrije bašičević's artworks and learn more about his artistic journey. * /en/art/show/art-d3an7v-en/ - discover the artworks exhibited in national museum belgrade, serbia, featuring notable artists and their masterpieces.

    **museums and institutions**

    * narodni muzej belgrade, serbia - a prominent cultural institution with a rich history, housing an extensive collection of artworks. /en/art/show/art-d3anyr-en/ * museum of contemporary art, zagreb - a significant art institution in yugoslavia, where bašičević served as chairman of the center for film photography and television.

    Where to read more

    Find this online

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    Cite this artwork

    MLA
    bašičević, dimitrije. Noart. 1981, https://wahooart.com/en/art/dimitrije-basicevic-noart-D5H2WE-en/
    APA
    bašičević, dimitrije (1981). Noart [Painting]. https://wahooart.com/en/art/dimitrije-basicevic-noart-D5H2WE-en/
    Chicago
    dimitrije bašičević. Noart. 1981. https://wahooart.com/en/art/dimitrije-basicevic-noart-D5H2WE-en/
    Harvard
    bašičević, dimitrije (1981) Noart. Available at: https://wahooart.com/en/art/dimitrije-basicevic-noart-D5H2WE-en/

    Look closely

    Noart — dimitrije bašičević

    Look closely

    Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

    1. What catches your eye first, and why?
    2. Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
    3. Our catalogue files this work under: minimalist art, word composition, anti-art concept. Do you agree? What would you add, or take away?
    4. Look back at am beginn war es kein wort (1970), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
    5. dimitrije bašičević was about 60 when this was made. What in it looks like the work of an artist at that stage?

    Your response

    Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.