The influence of Theosophy on Mondrian's neoplastic work

(ENG)The influence of Theosophy in the symbolist painting of Mondrian (1908-1911) has been unanimously recognized. There is not, however, the same consensus with respect to the influence of theosophy in his neoplastic period. There is a relationship between Mondrian’s theoretical writing and his practical work, but no proportionality. Mondrian’s theoretical discourse is not limited to painting and touches on other arts and disciplines (architecture, urbanism). Mondrian will define a complex – philosophical? – system whose final goal will be to completely transform the human visual environment. That is to say that the area covered by his theoretical discourse widely exceeds that of his practical activity (painting). The goal of this article is to try to delimit the scope of Theosophy’s influence on Mondrian’s work during his neoplastic period, in his theoretical writing and in his practical production. (SPA)La influencia de la teosofía en la pintura simbolista de Mondrian (1908-1911) es unánimemente reconocida. No existe el mismo consenso respecto a la influencia de la teosofía durante su periodo neoplástico. Existe relación entre los escritos teóricos de Mondrian y su obra práctica, pero no proporcionalidad. El discurso teórico de Mondrian no se limita a la pintura, sino que alcanza a otras artes y disciplinas (la arquitectura, la ciudad). Mondrian va a definir un complejo sistema -¿filosófico?- cuyo objetivo final será la transformación de todo el entorno visual del ser humano. Es decir, el ámbito de su discurso teórico supera ampliamente el de su actividad práctica (la pintura). El objetivo de este artículo es el de tratar de acotar el alcance de la influencia de la teosofía en la obra de Mondrian de su periodo neoplástico, tanto en sus escritos teóricos como en su pintura.

An introduction to theosophy, or the science of the "Mystery of Christ", that is, of deity, nature, and creature : embracing the philosophy of all the working powers of life, magical and spiritual ... Vol. I. complete in itself

Los vols. proyectados no se publicaron.

The gates of knowledge : with an additional chapter entitled Philosophy and theosophy /

Max Gysi, editor.

Theosophy : Religion, and occult science /

Half-title: Lectures and addresses on Theosophy.

L'expérience de l'imagination comme agent noétique dans les courants ésotériques occidentaux : aspects méthodologiques, historiques et phénoménologiques

Mémoire numérisé par la Division de la gestion de documents et des archives de l'Université de Montréal

Esoteric Christianity : or, The lesser mysteries /

Mode of access: Internet.

The Theosophical path; illustrated monthly.

Plates printed on both sides.

Thought power, its control and culture,

"Reprinted 1918."

Die vertreter des jahrhunderts.

Mode of access: Internet.

Die geistige Sonne. Lebenswahre Eröffnungen und Belehrungen über die Zustände im Jenseits, mit himmlischer Erklärung der 12 göttlichen Lebensregeln; (als Eingangstore ins Neue Jerusalem) vorgeführt in 10 Geister-Sphären, und von da aus Einblicke in unsere Zustände auf Erden.

Mode of access: Internet.

The theosophic craze: its history; the great Mahatma hoax; how Mrs. Besant was befooled and deposed; its attempted revival of exploded superstitions of the middle ages.

Mode of access: Internet.

The Theosophist.

Publication in Madras was suspended with the number for Dec. 1929 (v. 51, no. 3). From Jan. to Dec. 1930, the Theosophist was published in Hollywood, Calif., the Jan. number being called v. 51, no. 4, and continuing the paging of the Madras Theosophist.

Sphinx.

"Monatschrift für die geschichtliche und experimentale Begründung der ub̈ersinnlichen Weltanschauung auf monistischer Grundlage."