1968 General Idea Shaped Ziggurat Paintings
These unconventionally shaped canvases bear a resemblance to pieces of a giant puzzle. Like many of General idea’s works, the paintings reference the ancient Mesopotamian Ziggurat shape with which the group was captivated. An architectural structure of steps leading to a temple, the ziggurat is a recurring motif in their work, representing power, progress and success. Each of these paintings is four inches deep, corresponding to the height of the depicted ziggurat’s steps.
1968 General Idea Shaped Ziggurat Paintings
These unconventionally shaped canvases bear a resemblance to pieces of a giant puzzle. Like many of General idea’s works, the paintings reference the ancient Mesopotamian Ziggurat shape with which the group was captivated. An architectural structure of steps leading to a temple, the ziggurat is a recurring motif in their work, representing power, progress and success. Each of these paintings is four inches deep, corresponding to the height of the depicted ziggurat’s steps.