Keyword: «avant-garde art»

The Bolshevist concept of socialism implied a controversy between, on the one part, an urge to capture and democratize the culture and, on the other part, to "flush" the bearers of Russian culture, such as noblemen and bourgeoisie, with a view to build a new society. The foundation of the cultural revolution intended to solve the industrialization problems was formed with low general culture, low-mindedness of the popular majority (focus on the interests of the marginal population) and, at the same time, invincible belief that outstanding achievements justify the immense price of the watershed period's reforms.

The article examines the creative path of Kazimir Malevich, his attempts to create art that goes beyond the material world and reveals the pure essence of form and color. His path in art is traced through the analysis of his works written in different periods of his life. The characteristic features of his works are highlighted.