The Spiritual in Twentieth-Century Art

Roger Lipsey, 2011

Overview

This book examines the spiritual content of twentieth-century art, building on Wassily Kandinsky's 1911 treatise, Concerning the Spiritual in Art. Scholar Roger Lipsey explores the response to Kandinsky's call for artistic liberation from traditional constraints. The work delves into the conception of art pieces by renowned painters and sculptors, interpreting them within their historical and intellectual contexts.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in the intersection of art and spirituality.
• Students and scholars of modern art history.
• Those curious about the influences of Theosophy, Buddhism, and psychology on art.

Key features

• Focuses on artists like Mondrian, Klee, Picasso, Braque, Duchamp, Matisse, and Brancusi.
• Interprets works within the context of movements such as Theosophy, Buddhism, and Jungian thought.
• Includes insights from artists' letters, diaries, and interviews.
• Features 121 black-and-white illustrations.
• Published by Dover.
• Trade Paperback format.