Chandigarh - Jan Theuninck, 2017

Impression of the entrance portal of the High Court in Chandigarh (designed by Le Corbusier, 1956)

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Johannes Itten - Horizontal-Vertikal, 1915

Oil on canvas, 73.5 x 55 cm.

Kunstmuseum, Bern

Savoye - Jan Theuninck, 2017

abstract impression of a detail of the backside roof of Villa Savoye(Le Corbusier)

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Sunflower - Jan Theuninck, 2017

Analysis of a sunflower when the human need to understand meets the unreasonableness of the world ------------------------------------------------ "The unreasonableness of the world" refers to the philosophical concept of the Absurd, popularized by Albert Camus, highlighting the conflict between humanity's innate desire for meaning, order, and clarity, and the universe's silent, indifferent, and irrational nature, where no inherent purpose exists, requiring humans to revolt, find freedom, and live passionately in defiance. Key aspects of the Absurd: Clash of Needs: It's not the world itself or human thought that's absurd, but the confrontation between our need for reason and the world's lack of it. Camus's View: In The Myth of Sisyphus, Camus argues we must acknowledge this contradiction, reject suicide (which ends the absurd), and embrace revolt, freedom, and passion. Sisyphus as Hero: The myth of Sisyphus, condemned to push a boulder uphill forever, becomes a metaphor for this futile human condition, yet Sisyphus finds happiness and meaning by scornfully accepting and living his struggle. Revolt & Freedom: Recognizing the absurd frees individuals from false hope or divine purpose, allowing them to live fully in the present, finding value in the intensity of experience ("what counts is not the best living but the most living"). Existentialism: This concept underpins existentialist thought, emphasizing individual responsibility to create meaning in a chaotic, meaningless universe, as seen in Camus's novel The Stranger. In essence, the phrase captures the human predicament: we seek answers and purpose, but the world offers none, and the "absurd man" finds meaning in confronting this inherent meaninglessness head-on. ------------------------------------------------------------ The Absurd" refers to the conflict between humanity's innate search for meaning and purpose, and the universe's silent, meaningless indifference, a concept explored in philosophy (Absurdism), literature, and Theatre of the Absurd. Key figures like Albert Camus suggested confronting this meaninglessness by rebelling against it, finding freedom in creating one's own values rather than succumbing to despair or "philosophical suicide" (like blind faith). It highlights the irrationality and meaninglessness in life, often seen in illogical situations, but also presents a path to authentic living. Philosophical Concept (Absurdism) Core Idea: The clash between our rational minds seeking meaning and an irrational, silent universe that offers none. Origin: Popularized by Albert Camus in works like The Myth of Sisyphus. Response to the Absurd: Camus proposed three responses: Suicide: Acknowledging meaninglessness but escaping it (rejected as absurd itself). Philosophical Suicide: Leaping into faith or irrational beliefs (rejected as an evasion). Revolt: Accepting the absurd, living in conscious awareness, and creating your own meaning (Camus's preferred solution). In Literature & Theatre Theatre of the Absurd: A post-WWII movement (e.g., Samuel Beckett, Eugène Ionesco) that reflects meaninglessness through illogical plots, repetitive dialogue, and characters searching for purpose in a purposeless world (e.g., Waiting for Godot). Absurdist Fiction: Works (like Kafka's The Trial) showing humanity's struggle to communicate and find purpose in a world without inherent meaning. Everyday Absurdity Definition: A noticeable gap between expectations/aspirations and reality, such as a criminal leading a charity or a complex speech for a passed motion. Experience: A feeling of bewilderment or the uncanny when daily routines break down and the "why" of existence emerges

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