Pioneering and Exploring the Spiritual Revolution in Modern ArtIn the early 20th century, the pioneering and celebratedpainter Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944) wrote this groundbreakingwork advocating a powerful role for spirituality indriving the creation of modern art. Voicing his own strongopinions as well as the philosophical passions of his peers,Kandinsky urged traditional artists to break free from thelimiting restraints of the material world in their work. Byfaithfully using their own uninhibited thoughts and inneremotions for inspiration-essentially channeling the humanspirit instead of representing material concerns-he believedthat artists could transcend the norms of the time to reach newlevels of abstract expression and aesthetic beauty. Likewise,he also challenged the viewing public to admire art with afierce spiritual hunger.With insightful explorations of form and color theory,creative inspiration, psychology, religion, music, ethics, andeven politics, Kandinsky makes a strong case for his artisticrevolution. The movement he inspired with his theories playeda pivotal role in the development of modern art, particularly inthe growth and evolution of abstract painting.Featuring an enlightening introduction by the book'stranslator, Michael T. H.

Sadler, providing generational andcultural context for Kandinsky and his work, Concerningthe Spiritual in Art gives testimony to the mind and creativeexpression of Kandinsky and other artists of his generation.This seminal and thought-provoking book exploring the heartof the artistic endeavor belongs in the library of every seriousartist and student of modern art.Includes 19 illustrations, description of his life and work, and Web resources. Also available in hardcover (ISBN 978-1-63561-890-7).