Concerning the Spiritual in Art by Wassily Kandinsky
"Concerning the Spiritual in Art" by Wassily Kandinsky is a theoretical treatise on aesthetics, written during the early 20th century. The work investigates the relationship between art and the inner spiritual experience, emphasizing the importance of abstract expression and emotional resonance in artistic creation. Kandinsky asserts that true art transcends mere representation of the material world and instead aims to convey deeper spiritual truths that resonate with the human soul. The opening
of the text presents a detailed introduction to his theories about how art relates to spirituality and how it can elevate the human experience. Kandinsky critiques the prevailing art movements of his time, arguing against the constraints of naturalism and "art for art's sake." He introduces the metaphor of a spiritual triangle to illustrate the evolution of artistic expression, wherein higher segments represent more profound spiritual insights, although they may be understood by fewer individuals. Through this framework, he discusses the role of the artist as a spiritual guide, capable of revealing deeper truths through their work, ultimately advocating for a new art form that harmonizes color and form to express universal emotional experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Kandinsky, Wassily, 1866-1944 |
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| Translator | Sadleir, Michael, 1888-1957 |
| Uniform Title | Über das Geistige in der Kunst. English |
| Title | Concerning the Spiritual in Art |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by John Mamoun, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Website |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | N: Fine Arts |
| Subject | Aesthetics |
| Subject | Painting |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5321 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 22, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 403 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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