_thinkMake Week-12 (New Ontologies)

THE MANGLE IN PRACTICE

Science,Society and Becoming

New Ontologies

In The Mangle of Practice, the author presents an ontological vision of the world and our place in it, recognizing both humans and nonhumans as open-endedly becoming. The author contrasts the work of Piet Mondrian and Willem de Kooning, who use their paintings as philosophical objects that point towards different conceptions of being in the world.

Mondrian's geometrical abstracts consist of geometric forms, such as rectangles, and vertical and horizontal lines. He focused on creating a harmonious composition using these shapes and lines, aiming to express a kind of harmony similar to ancient religions and Greek ideas. He reduced the shapes, lines, and colors in his works to their essential forms, using only essential colors (red, blue, yellow) and adding black and white when necessary. Mondrian's compositions were based on universal principles of balance and harmony, and he aimed to create a language without narrative in nature. His works emphasized their spiritual aspects and were far from emotional expression, focusing on the real essence of existence. Mondrian's geometrical abstracts encourage us to think of ourselves as both detached from the world and dominating it from outside, as freestanding human agents in a passive material world. This ontological vision is a valuable addition to the author's work.




"Mondrian's geometrical abstracts had a significant impact on the art world. They represented a revolution in the field of art, introducing a new style called Neo-Plasticism. Mondrian's focus on geometric shapes, especially rectangles and vertical and horizontal lines, brought a sense of harmony and balance to his works. He reduced colors to essential ones, such as red, blue, and yellow, and emphasized the universal principles of balance and harmony. His compositions were based on mystical and theosophical thinking, and he eliminated personal elements in favor of universal elements. Mondrian's geometrical abstracts also broke away from traditional figurative art, paving the way for the abstract movement. Overall, his works challenged traditional notions of art and brought about a new aesthetic and philosophical approach."



SARİKAHYA. (2023). Premium eJournal of Social Science PEJOSS 7 no.


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