I more or less dissolved the objects(in my improvisations) so that not all of them could be recognised at once,so that the spiritual overtones could be gradually experienced by the viewer one after the other...and here and there even purely abstract forms came in of their own accord,in other words,that had to have a purely painterly effect.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Kandinsky explains how he abstracted objects in improvisations to allow viewers to experience spiritual layers gradually rather than all at once.
- In plain terms
- He blurred shapes so people could feel deeper meanings step by step instead of recognizing everything immediately.
- What can you take from it?
- Abstract forms can emerge naturally to create a purely visual impact.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much abstraction is needed to evoke emotion without confusing the audience?
- Can spiritual content exist without recognizable imagery?
Another view
Some viewers may feel disconnected if they cannot recognize any familiar elements.
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Let the viewer stroll around within the picture,to force him to forget himself and so to become a part of the picture.
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