Steps
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Steps
29.99 €
The book "Steps" presents the theoretical and pedagogical works of Wassily Wassilyevich Kandinsky (1866–1944), the founder of abstract art. This publication is based on three texts that were crucial to the artist: "On the Spiritual in Art," "Point and Line on a Plane" (translated from German), and his book of prose poems, "Sounds" (translated from German).
The introductory article explores the artist's biography, and extensive commentary draws on contemporary materials on Kandinsky's life and work. Inside the book is a color insert presenting Kandinsky's works as an artist.
Kandinsky developed the principles of composition in modern art and the most important principles of color theory. Recognizing the supreme purpose of art throughout its progressive development and defining the artist's role as a prophet, Kandinsky proclaimed the beginning of the "Epoch of Great Spirituality." His reflections captured the spirit of the times and made a significant theoretical contribution to understanding art's shift away from "object-dependence."
The book is essential reading for art historians, philosophers, literary scholars, historians, and other specialists in the humanities, while also making an engaging and informative read for interested readers.
The introductory article explores the artist's biography, and extensive commentary draws on contemporary materials on Kandinsky's life and work. Inside the book is a color insert presenting Kandinsky's works as an artist.
Kandinsky developed the principles of composition in modern art and the most important principles of color theory. Recognizing the supreme purpose of art throughout its progressive development and defining the artist's role as a prophet, Kandinsky proclaimed the beginning of the "Epoch of Great Spirituality." His reflections captured the spirit of the times and made a significant theoretical contribution to understanding art's shift away from "object-dependence."
The book is essential reading for art historians, philosophers, literary scholars, historians, and other specialists in the humanities, while also making an engaging and informative read for interested readers.
See also:
- All books by the publisher
- All books by the author
- All books in the series Theories of Fine Art