Ma`rifat Falsafi

The concept of "engagement" in the philosophy of Maurice Merleau-Ponty establishes a connection between philosophy, politics, and art. In the realm of art, it emphasizes the artist's resistance to external ideological influences. This concept links art with sensory perception and freedom, liberating the artist from the control of ruling powers. Merleau-Ponty argues that sensory perception and modern art can address the fundamental questions of contemporary philosophy. Thus, the possibility of formulating the concept of the "engagement artist" emerges. With the aim of expanding philosophical concepts in the field of art and examining the role of phenomenology of sensory perception in modern art, this article has been penned highlighting "suprematist" style and the creative action of Kazimir Malevich. The research is conducted in a descriptive-analytical manner, relying on library sources, translations of specialized texts, and an analysis of Malevich's paintings within the context of the suprematist style. The findings indicate that sensory perception, as the foundation of artistic engagement, calls the artist to reconsider the lived experiences and existential truths. In Malevich's works, this type of perception leads to transcending social limitations and creating a new depiction of the relationship between art and reality, thereby preparing the ground for the emergence of the suprematist style.