

CW 271: Art and Theory of Art: 8-4. The Sources of Artistic Imagination and Suprasensory Knowledge, I (Munich, May 5, 1918) by Rudolf Steiner
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Dive into the fascinating connection between artistic imagination and suprasensory knowledge. Discover how artists perceive their creations as living beings and the role of visionary consciousness. Explore the balance between artistic intuition and the potential overwhelm of clairvoyant experiences. Learn how integrating spiritual insights can enhance creative expression and contribute to human evolution, raising awareness of the unconscious aspects of the soul.
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Artistic Imagination vs Clairvoyance
- Artistic imagination and suprasensory knowledge are related but distinct realms.
- True clairvoyance excludes bodily influence, while artistic intuition borders on it.
Clairvoyance Silences Ordinary Perception
- Clairvoyance excludes sensory perception and ordinary memory.
- It requires silencing ordinary thinking and perception to enter spiritual sight.
Spiritual Thinking in Architecture
- Spiritual thinking flows from feeling and willing, expressing itself as form and structure.
- Architecture and sculpture visualize these spiritual expressions through space and form.