الأربعاء، 23 مايو 2018

Kabbalah Inspired Paintings By Chagall And Friedman

By Sharon Stevens


When it comes to paintings, a number are related to scripture and spirituality. One such area in which this is the case is Kabbalah Inspired Paintings by Chagall and Friedman. Marc Chagall was an early Russian Jewish artist who lived between 1887 and 1985. Whereas, David Friedman is a modern day artist currently working in the genre.

Marc Chagall is one artist in this genre. Born Moishe Shagal on July 6, 1887, a Russian Jew, the artist lived well into old age until 1985, something that was quite unusual at the time. The artist left quite a catalog of works including stained glass and expressionist paintings along and cubism. Currently, there are Chagall works being housed in museums and galleries around the globe.

To better understand these artists and others, one must first understand the inspiration behind various works. In a number of cases, Chagall and Friedman were clearly inspired by themes included in studies related to Jewish mysticism. For, while the Kabbalah has often been mistaken as a religious path, it is actually an ideology which is separate and apart from the Jewish faith.

As most often work in this genre is related to the teachings of the Kabbalah, themes often include the Cosmos, Cosmology, Fractals, Eternity, Sacred Geometry, the 42 letters which reflect the names of God and the Tree of Life. In addition, as teachings use analogies such as mountains, rivers and streams, these can also be found in this form of inspired art.

For those interested in perusing these inspirational pieces, a number can be found the Pinterest website. While some are only available for viewing, there are also a number of prints for sale by different artists and markets. While stained glass paintings tend to outnumber other works, Chagall worked in a variety of mediums.

The San Francisco area has a number of galleries and museums which feature the work of Chagall and other similar artists of the time. Whether visiting the Franklin Bowles or Weinstein art galleries or the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, individuals will find a number of works in different genres by Chagall. In fact, most galleries place these works in window displays due to the inviting nature of the artwork.

Individuals interested in checking out newer artists working in the genre may want to check out the Kosmic-Kaballah website. The website features newer pieces which were inspired by the teachings and ancient wisdom of the Kabbalah. While akin to Chagall, the artist, David Friedman, takes a more modern approach using canvas and print formats to express a number of themes and ideas found in the teachings.

Whether seeking to acquire a painting by Chagall, a stained glass window or peruse the more modern paintings of Friedman, most works are breathtaking. In addition, viewers tend to lose sight of oneself while viewing these works which can help to clear the mind and allow for a more accurate interpretation of the work.




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