Correlation: Two white line diagonals and two arcs with a 16 foot radius
Fine Arts Collection
U.S. General Services Administration
Robert Mangold's "Correlation: Two White Lines Diagonals and Two Arcs with a 16 Foot Radius" functions as an example of Minimalism. The painting adds dynamism to the dull gray building, by contrasting the color of the structure, with its reddish-orange in color.
Consisting of two sections, which measure 20' x 8' x 2" and 8' x 8' x 2", the rectangle
functions as the basis of the form and characteristic of minimal work. In this composition, Mangold uses ten enamel painted steel plates in the shape of rectangles, in which four of the quadrangles produce one larger rectangle and four other rectangles form an inverted "L". This composition located on the western facade of the building contains a white diagonal line on the rectangular box and a blue arc on the "L". Two remaining rectangles are on the south side of the structure, which completes the inverted "L", makes a box, and contains a white diagonal and blue arc.
Main section upper panels: 20' x 8' x 2" and second section: 8' x 8' x 2".