Wassily Kandinsky

Concerning the Spiritual in Art is a classic art studies text by Wassily Kandinsky. Every work of art is the child of its age and, in many cases, the mother of our emotions. It follows that each period of culture produces an art of its own which can never be repeated. Efforts to revive the art-principles of the past will at best produce an art that is still-born. It is impossible for us to live and feel, as did the ancient Greeks.

The Art of Spiritual Harmony is a book written by Wassily Kandinsky, a Russian painter and art theorist who is credited with pioneering abstract art. In this book, Kandinsky explores the relationship between art and spirituality, arguing that art has the power to transcend the material world and connect us with the spiritual realm.Kandinsky begins by discussing the nature of art and its role in human experience. He argues that art is not simply a form of entertainment or decoration, but a means of expressing the innermost feelings and emotions of the artist. He also contends that art has the power to communicate these emotions to others, creating a sense of unity and harmony among people.Throughout the book, Kandinsky draws on his own experiences as an artist to illustrate his points. He discusses the importance of color, form, and composition in creating a work of art, and offers practical advice for aspiring artists.However, the central theme of the book is the idea of spiritual harmony. Kandinsky argues that art has the power to connect us with the divine, and that the act of creating art is itself a spiritual experience. He explores the spiritual traditions of various cultures, including Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism, and shows how these traditions have influenced the art of their respective cultures.Overall, The Art of Spiritual Harmony is a thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between art and spirituality. It offers a unique perspective on the nature of art and its role in human experience, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of art and spirituality.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1914 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

"Wassily Kandinsky s contributions as a theorist were arguably more influential on modern art than any of his paintings. In Concerning the Spiritual in Art, first published in 1914, Kandinsky both promotes and defends a form of art in which painters express themselves in abstract terms independent of the material world around them, much as musicians do. Divided into two parts, About General Aesthetic (including an examination of geometrical forms) and About Painting (a discussion of the psychology of color and the language and form of color), Concerning the Spiritual in Art offers an insight into the mind of one of the most renowned of all abstract painters and a preview of the art that he was to produce in the years to come. Russian painter WASSILY KANDINSKY (1866 1944), one of the most famous artists of the 20th century, pioneered abstract art. His other books include Point and Line to Plane and Kandinsky, Complete Writings on Art."