Linear Construction in Space No. 1
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Linear Construction in Space No. 1 is a pioneering abstract sculpture by Naum Gabo that uses transparent materials and taut lines to explore space, light, and form without relying on solid mass.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Linear Construction in Space No. 1 canonical | 1 |
| Linear Construction in Space No. 2 | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T6662764 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Linear Construction in Space No. 1 Context triple: [Naum Gabo, notableWork, Linear Construction in Space No. 1]
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A.
Suprematist Composition
Suprematist Composition is an abstract geometric painting by Kazimir Malevich that exemplifies the radical non-objective style of the Suprematism movement.
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B.
Imaginary Landscape No. 4
Imaginary Landscape No. 4 is an experimental 1951 composition by John Cage for 12 radios and 24 performers that explores chance operations and indeterminacy in music.
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C.
Imaginary Landscape No. 1
Imaginary Landscape No. 1 is an early experimental composition by John Cage that pioneered the use of electronic sounds and unconventional instruments in modern music.
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D.
Monument for V. Tatlin series
Monument for V. Tatlin series is a group of minimalist fluorescent light sculptures by Dan Flavin that pay homage to Russian Constructivist artist Vladimir Tatlin.
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E.
Untitled (One Hundred Spaces)
Untitled (One Hundred Spaces) is a large-scale installation by British artist Rachel Whiteread consisting of colorful resin casts of the negative space beneath chairs, exemplifying her exploration of absence and memory.
- 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: Linear Construction in Space No. 1 Target entity description: Linear Construction in Space No. 1 is a pioneering abstract sculpture by Naum Gabo that uses transparent materials and taut lines to explore space, light, and form without relying on solid mass.
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A.
Suprematist Composition
Suprematist Composition is an abstract geometric painting by Kazimir Malevich that exemplifies the radical non-objective style of the Suprematism movement.
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B.
Imaginary Landscape No. 4
Imaginary Landscape No. 4 is an experimental 1951 composition by John Cage for 12 radios and 24 performers that explores chance operations and indeterminacy in music.
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C.
Imaginary Landscape No. 1
Imaginary Landscape No. 1 is an early experimental composition by John Cage that pioneered the use of electronic sounds and unconventional instruments in modern music.
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D.
Monument for V. Tatlin series
Monument for V. Tatlin series is a group of minimalist fluorescent light sculptures by Dan Flavin that pay homage to Russian Constructivist artist Vladimir Tatlin.
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E.
Untitled (One Hundred Spaces)
Untitled (One Hundred Spaces) is a large-scale installation by British artist Rachel Whiteread consisting of colorful resin casts of the negative space beneath chairs, exemplifying her exploration of absence and memory.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
abstract sculpture
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modernist artwork ⓘ sculpture ⓘ |
| artForm | three-dimensional construction ⓘ |
| artist | Naum Gabo NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| artisticGoal |
to create a sense of movement through line
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to define space without solid mass ⓘ to integrate light into the structure ⓘ |
| artMedium | Perspex and nylon filament ⓘ |
| artMovement | Constructivism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| conceptualFocus |
interaction of light with material
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perception of depth through transparency ⓘ relationship between line and volume ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| creator | Naum Gabo NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| designPrinciple |
dematerialization of solid volume
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emphasis on spatial relationships ⓘ use of line instead of mass ⓘ |
| feature |
curved linear elements
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exploration of form ⓘ exploration of light ⓘ exploration of space ⓘ open form ⓘ taut lines ⓘ transparent materials ⓘ |
| genre | geometric abstraction ⓘ |
| hasForm |
curvilinear configuration of threads
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open lattice-like structure ⓘ |
| influenced |
later kinetic and optical sculpture
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postwar abstract sculpture ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Constructivist principles
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modernist interest in industrial materials ⓘ |
| movement | Constructivism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor |
innovative spatial construction
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pioneering use of synthetic materials in sculpture ⓘ rejection of traditional solid sculptural mass ⓘ |
| period | 20th-century art ⓘ |
| relatedWorkByArtist | Linear Construction in Space No. 2 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| subjectMatter | non-objective form ⓘ |
| usesMaterial |
Perspex
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nylon filament ⓘ taut threads ⓘ transparent plastic ⓘ |
| visualEffect |
changing appearance with viewpoint
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illusion of continuous surfaces from lines ⓘ light and shadow patterns on surrounding space ⓘ |
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Subject: Linear Construction in Space No. 1 Description of subject: Linear Construction in Space No. 1 is a pioneering abstract sculpture by Naum Gabo that uses transparent materials and taut lines to explore space, light, and form without relying on solid mass.
Referenced by (2)
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Linear Construction in Space No. 2