Cutting Space

This chapter presents a detailed description and discussion of the tagli and buchi made by Italian artist Lucio Fontana in the middle of the twentieth century. Discussion examines the origins of these series in the artist’s career, with particular emphasis on the method of creation and the artist’s intentions. Investigation includes Fontana’s concept of Spatialism, fourth-dimensional art, infinity, and the role that light played in the works that he created. The chapter concludes with a discussion of how Fontana’s works and philosophy can help the reader see the pit-houses at Măgura in terms of perspective, light, gesture, and display.