The Grid: Modern Art and Aesthetics

This lecture explores the concept of the grid in modern art, tracing its evolution from the early 20th century to contemporary practices. The grid symbolizes the autonomy of art, resisting naturalistic and mimetic representations. It serves as a tool to suppress the dimensions of reality and replace them with a two-dimensional surface. The lecture delves into how the grid has been used as a form of silence in modern art, distancing itself from literature and narrative. It also discusses the grid's role in proclaiming the autonomy and teleology of art. Through various examples, the lecture highlights how artists like Mondrian, Malevitch, and others have employed the grid to resist evolution and emphasize the universality of art.