Thursday, 24 May 2018

A Brief Review Of Kabbalah Inspired Paintings

By Sharon Stevens


While there are a number of paintings based on spirituality and scripture, those based on mystical aspects are often some of the most breathtaking. Take for example, the artist Marc Chagall, while popular for light and shadow, a number of pieces by this renowned artist were Kabbalah Inspired Paintings.

Marc Chagall was born Moishe Shagal 6 of July 1887 in Liozna near Vitebsk, part of the Russia Empire which is now known as Belarus. The painter lived to the age of 92, rare for someone having lived during that time. Chagall left quite a catalog of works for future art lovers to enjoy. While best known for cubism, expressionism and stained glass paintings, there are a number of works in different formats housed in galleries and museums around the world.

To better comprehend the work of Chagall and others working in this area, an individual must first understand what inspires this type work. In the case of Chagall, it is the message found in the ideology of the Kabbalah. The Kabbalah provides information and insight with regards to ancient mystical teachings.

As with the teachings, the paintings and other pieces inspired by the Kabbalah often promote a feeling harmony and well being. Themes in the genre tend to include Sacred Geometry, the 42 letters which reflect the names of God and the Tree of Life. In addition, the teachings use natural resources such as air, earth, fire and water and often portray a sense of a Spiritual aspect.

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.

When looking to view works by Chagall in person, there are several galleries in the Union Square district of San Francisco, California which host a number of paintings and prints. In addition, several works by Chagall can be found at the San Francisco Modern Art Museum in the permanent collection. In fact, gallery owners often choose to feature Chagall in window displays on a regular basis as the dramatic color and light make the pieces quite inviting.

For those interested in checking out newer art inspired by the Kabbalah, the website Kosmic-Kabbalah dot com features more recent art by David Friedman. While similar to Chagall, the artist takes a more modern approach and works mainly with canvas and print. While this is the case, it is still some of the most modern spiritual art in galleries and on the market at this time.

Whether looking to acquire a Chagall painting or stained glass window, or peruse the more modern paintings of David Friedman on the Kosmic Kabbalah website, most all of the art is breathtaking. In addition, the pieces lead viewers into a sacred place in which it is possible to get lost in the moment, thus clearing the mind. After which, it can be far easier to understand the various physical and spiritual aspects of a piece.




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