Piet Mondrian Quote

The principle of this art [as Mondrian proposes as modern art] is not a negation of matter, but a great love of matter, whereby it is seen in the highest, most intense manner possible, and depicted in the artistic creation.


quote from his sketchbook II 1912/13; as quoted in Mondrian, - The Art of Destruction, Carel Blotkamp, Reaktion Books LTD. London 2001, p. 78


The principle of this art [as Mondrian proposes as modern art] is not a negation of matter, but a great love of matter, whereby it is seen in the...

The principle of this art [as Mondrian proposes as modern art] is not a negation of matter, but a great love of matter, whereby it is seen in the...

The principle of this art [as Mondrian proposes as modern art] is not a negation of matter, but a great love of matter, whereby it is seen in the...

The principle of this art [as Mondrian proposes as modern art] is not a negation of matter, but a great love of matter, whereby it is seen in the...