Sarrafos
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Sarrafos is a series of minimalist, spatially oriented artworks by Brazilian artist Mira Schendel that explore the interplay of light, shadow, and perception through simple geometric forms.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Sarrafos canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Sarrafos Context triple: [Mira Schendel, notableWork, Sarrafos]
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A.
Katafidi
Katafidi is a prominent mountain peak in the Tzoumerka range of the Pindus Mountains in northwestern Greece.
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B.
Koufonisia
Koufonisia is a small group of idyllic Cycladic islands in Greece known for their crystal-clear turquoise waters, sandy beaches, and laid-back atmosphere.
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C.
Saffais
Saffais is a small commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department of northeastern France.
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D.
Mantzaros
Mantzaros is a Greek family name most notably associated with composer Nikolaos Mantzaros, who wrote the music for the Greek national anthem.
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E.
Ypsarion
Ypsarion is the highest mountain peak on the Greek island of Thasos, known for its panoramic views over the Aegean Sea.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Sarrafos Target entity description: Sarrafos is a series of minimalist, spatially oriented artworks by Brazilian artist Mira Schendel that explore the interplay of light, shadow, and perception through simple geometric forms.
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A.
Katafidi
Katafidi is a prominent mountain peak in the Tzoumerka range of the Pindus Mountains in northwestern Greece.
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B.
Koufonisia
Koufonisia is a small group of idyllic Cycladic islands in Greece known for their crystal-clear turquoise waters, sandy beaches, and laid-back atmosphere.
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C.
Saffais
Saffais is a small commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department of northeastern France.
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D.
Mantzaros
Mantzaros is a Greek family name most notably associated with composer Nikolaos Mantzaros, who wrote the music for the Greek national anthem.
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E.
Ypsarion
Ypsarion is the highest mountain peak on the Greek island of Thasos, known for its panoramic views over the Aegean Sea.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
artwork series
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minimalist artwork series ⓘ |
| artForm |
installation art
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visual art ⓘ |
| artisticPeriod | late career of Mira Schendel ⓘ |
| artistNationality | Brazilian ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Brazilian modern art
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Latin American contemporary art ⓘ |
| conceptualFocus |
dematerialization of the art object
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limits of visual perception ⓘ tension between presence and absence ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Brazil ⓘ |
| creator | Mira Schendel NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| depicts | geometric shapes ⓘ |
| describedAs |
exploration of light, shadow, and perception
ⓘ
minimalist, spatially oriented artworks ⓘ |
| displayRequirement |
controlled lighting conditions
ⓘ
gallery space ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
relationship between object and environment
ⓘ
viewer spatial experience ⓘ visual ambiguity ⓘ |
| genre | geometric abstraction ⓘ |
| hasInfluenceOn |
contemporary installation practices in Brazil
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subsequent minimalist spatial works ⓘ |
| hasPart | individual Sarrafos pieces ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Conceptual art
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Concrete art NERFINISHED ⓘ phenomenology of perception ⓘ |
| languageOfContext | Portuguese ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
light
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perception ⓘ shadow ⓘ space ⓘ |
| medium |
mixed media
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painted surfaces ⓘ wood elements ⓘ |
| movement | Minimalism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableCharacteristic |
emphasis on viewer perception
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exploration of light and shadow interplay ⓘ reduction of form ⓘ spatial orientation ⓘ use of three-dimensional elements ⓘ |
| partOf | Mira Schendel oeuvre ⓘ |
| style | minimalist ⓘ |
| uses | simple geometric forms ⓘ |
| visualEffect |
changing appearance with viewer movement
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projected shadows on walls ⓘ strong contrast between light and dark ⓘ |
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