Pioneering and Exploring the Spiritual Revolution in Modern ArtIn the early 20th century, the pioneering and celebrated painter Wassily Kandinsky (18661944) wrote this groundbreaking work advocating a powerful role for spirituality in driving the creation of modern art. Voicing his own strong opinions as well as the philosophical passions of his peers, Kandinsky urged traditional artists to break free from the limiting restraints of the material world in their work. By faithfully using their own uninhibited thoughts and inner emotions for inspirationessentially channeling the human spirit instead of representing material concernshe believed that artists could transcend the norms of the time to reach new levels of abstract expression and aesthetic beauty. Likewise, he also challenged the viewing public to admire art with a fierce spiritual hunger. With insightful explorations of form and color theory, creative inspiration, psychology, religion, music, ethics, and even politics, Kandinsky makes a strong case for his artistic revolution. The movement he inspired with his theories played a pivotal role in the development of modern art, particularly in the growth and evolution of abstract painting. Featuring an enlightening introduction by the books translator, Michael T. H. Sadler, providing generational and cultural context for Kandinsky and his work, Concerning the Spiritual in Art gives testimony to the mind and creative expression of Kandinsky and other artists of his...

Binding: Hardcover;92 pages; Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media, LLC; Classification: ABA; Weight: 379 g; Dimensions: 146 x 223 x 16

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