The Phenomenology and Hermeneutics of Abstract Art: Emergence and Relevance
Author : Dr. GS Pandey
Abstract :
This research paper explores the philosophical underpinnings of abstract art, focusing on its emergence in the twentieth century as a response to industrialization, socialist movements, and the world wars. It examines the phenomenological and hermeneutic dimensions of abstract art through the works and theories of pioneering artists like Wassily Kandinsky, Kazimir Malevich, and Piet Mondrian. The study delves into the concepts of inner necessity, non-objectivity, and the rejection of representational forms, analysing how abstract art transcends traditional artistic conventions to present universal meanings. By investigating the interplay of colour, line, and form, the paper highlights the ethical, metaphysical, and spiritual dimensions of abstraction, as well as its impact on modern design and visual culture. Drawing on phenomenological and hermeneutic frameworks, the paper argues that abstract art serves as a rebellion against materialism, offering a pathway to existential and ontological truths.
Keywords :
Abstract art, phenomenology, hermeneutics, inner necessity, non-objectivity, suprematism, neo-plasticism, modernism, theosophy, visual culture.
