Kazimir Malevich Publishes The Non-Objective World

One of the most important theoretical sources in the development of abstract art, the book articulated the principles of Suprematism, which rejected representation in favor of pure abstraction. Suprematism sought to transcend materiality and represent the spiritual essence of art. Malevich advocated for non-objective art, stripping down forms to their basic geometric elements, primarily focusing on squares, circles and lines. Suprematism aimed to evoke a sense of pure aesthetic experience, emphasizing the supremacy of pure feeling and perception over representational content. The book articulates Malevich’s rejection of utilitarianism and focus on the exploration of geometric abstraction as a means to access universal truths and transcend the physical world. In contrast to Malevich’s Suprematism, Tatlin’s Constructivism aimed to combine art with utility, integrating art and technology. Constructivists sought to create practical, functional objects that embodied the principles of modern industrial society. While Constructivism emphasized functionality, industrial materials and the integration of art and society, Suprematism embraced non-objectivity, geometric abstraction and the pursuit of spiritual and universal truths.