Cubism did not accept the logical consequences of its own discoveries; it was not developing abstraction towards its own goal, the expression of pure reality.
Piet MondrianRead
One can rightly speak of an evolution in plastic art. It is of the greatest importance to note this fact, for it reveals the true way of art - the only path along which we can advance.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Art evolves over time, and recognizing this change is essential for true artistic progression.
In this quote, Piet Mondrian emphasizes the importance of evolution in the realm of plastic art, suggesting that understanding and acknowledging the changes and advancements in artistic expression is crucial for growth and development in the field of art. He suggests that this awareness reveals the genuine direction in which art should progress, highlighting that innovation and adaptability are key to artistic advancement.
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ArtEvolutionPlastic ArtProgressExpression
In practice
Example use cases
In a lecture about modern art movements, one could use this quote to highlight how artistic styles change over time.
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Experience was my only teacher; I knew little of the modern art movement. When I first saw the works of the Impressionists, van Gogh, van Dongen, and Fauves, I admired it. But I had to seek the true way alone.
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Vertical and horizontal lines are the expression of two opposing forces; they exist everywhere and dominate everything; their reciprocal action constitutes 'life'. I recognized that the equilibrium of any particular aspect of nature rests on the equivalence of its opposites.
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The emotion of beauty is always obscured by the appearance of the object. Therefore, the object must be eliminated from the picture.
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The truly modern artist is aware of abstraction in an emotion of beauty.
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