On the spiritual in art
Book • 1946
In "On the Spiritual in Art", Kandinsky delves into the psychological effects of colors and forms, advocating for art that transcends the material world.
He emphasizes the artist's inner necessity as the guiding principle, rejecting purely representational art.
The book explores synesthesia, the connection between senses, particularly between color and music.
Kandinsky posits that art can evoke profound spiritual experiences, leading viewers to a deeper understanding of themselves and the universe.
His theories laid the groundwork for abstract expressionism and influenced generations of artists seeking to create art with spiritual depth.
He emphasizes the artist's inner necessity as the guiding principle, rejecting purely representational art.
The book explores synesthesia, the connection between senses, particularly between color and music.
Kandinsky posits that art can evoke profound spiritual experiences, leading viewers to a deeper understanding of themselves and the universe.
His theories laid the groundwork for abstract expressionism and influenced generations of artists seeking to create art with spiritual depth.
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Mentioned by Tamara Avishai as a treatise written by Vasily Kandinsky, discussing the spiritual aspects of color.
Ep. 38 - Wassily Kandinsky's "Untitled" (1922)
