Kandinsky in this book defines the three types of painting; impressions, improvisations and compositions. While impressions are based on an external reality that serves as a starting point, improvisations and compositions depict images emergent from the unconscious, though composition is developed from a more formal point of view. Kandinsky compares the spiritual life of humanity to a pyramid-the artist has a mission to lead others to the pinnacle with his work. The point of the pyramid is those few, great artists. It is a spiritual pyramid, advancing and ascending slowly even if it sometimes appears immobile. During decadent periods, the soul sinks to the bottom of the pyramid; humanity searches only for external success, ignoring spiritual forces.
| Author: Wassily Kandinsky |
| Publisher: E-Artnow |
| Publication Date: Dec 30, 2020 |
| Number of Pages: 56 pages |
| Binding: Paperback or Softback |
| ISBN-10: 8027309689 |
| ISBN-13: 9788027309689 |
