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DiaporamaBroken Obelisk
Abstract Expressionism
1969
749.0 x 318.0 cm
Barnett Newman (1905 – 1970)
Explore the profound abstract world of Barnett Newman (1905-1970), a key figure in Abstract Expressionism. Discover his iconic 'zips,' color field paintings, and spiritual explorations of human experience.
Newman made several sculptures, but Broken Obelisk is his most monumental. Its use of heavy, rough-surfaced steel contrasts with the impression of lightness created by the inverted obelisk that almost floats above the stable pyramid. The two parts connect at a space of only two and a quarter inches, with an internal steel rod stabilizing the massive sculpture. Although ancient imagery of pyramids and obelisks are often associated with death, Newman reinvents them here to evoke life and transcendence. Several versions of Broken Obelisk exist, with one in Houston, Texas dedicated to the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
About this artwork
- Title: Broken Obelisk
- Artist: Barnett Newman
- Year: 1969
- Original dimensions: 749.0 x 318.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Main color: Rosy Brown
- Color intensity: Balanced
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