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Position Quotes by Piet Mondrian

4 Position quotes by Piet Mondrian

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In abstract composition, the placement of a shape defines balance, and Piet Mondrian’s thoughts on position reveal his geometric logic. He discusses the interplay of line and color, the tension created by asymmetry, and the way precise positioning can transform a canvas into a harmonious visual equation.

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Colored planes, by their position and size as well as by their value, express only relationships, not forms.

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The colored planes, as much by position and dimension as by the greater value given to color, plastically express only relationships and…

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The position of the artist is humble. He is essentially a channel.

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The relation of color and the relation of proportion are both based on the relation of position.

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