suprematist
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- noun
- /suˈprɛmɪtɪst/
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- Kazimir Malevich was a renowned suprematist known for his bold geometric compositions.
Examples
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The exhibition featured a suprematist who created stunning works with simple shapes and vibrant colors.
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The Suprematist canvas nevertheless remained in the form of a picture.
Academic text (2000) -
As a suprematist, she focused on the expressive qualities of basic forms in her art.
Synonyms
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An artist who paints shapes and colors instead of real people or things
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Surface Forms
Morphology
suprematist = suprematism (semi-transparent) = supremat + ist
Forming an agent noun with the suffix '-ist' from the movement name 'suprematism' is a regular and predictable derivation.
Etymology
The word suprematist comes from Suprematism, a name built on supreme meaning 'highest', and the ending -ist, like in artist, meaning 'someone who practices'. Kazimir Malevich used the name for an art movement that put 'pure' shapes and color above other things, so a suprematist is an artist who makes simple, abstract forms.