Glass

In Mikhail Larionov's "Glass," bold, intersecting lines slice across the canvas, creating a dynamic, fragmented view. This painting exemplifies Rayonism, an early form of abstract art that sought to capture the invisible rays of light reflecting off objects. Here, the subject — a piece of glass — becomes an excuse for a dazzling display of these light rays, transforming a mundane object into a vibrant, energetic composition. The bright, almost clashing colors and sharp angles suggest movement and optical vibration, inviting the viewer to consider how light itself can be a subject. Created in 1912, this work pushes beyond traditional representation, focusing instead on the visual experience of light and its interaction with forms, a radical idea for its time.