Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Discovering Chagall And Friedman Kabbalah Inspired Paintings

By Sharon Stevens


When it comes to art, there are some masterpieces and some projects which leave a lot to be desired. In either case, the artist was generally inspired by something outside oneself. In the case of Kabbalah Inspired Paintings, it is the information provided in this very mystical and spiritual ideology. While some consider Kabbalah a religion, in actuality it is an ideology tied to Jewish mysticism and exists outside the Jewish religious order.

Marc Chagall worked in a variety of mediums and left quite a legacy for the world to enjoy upon his passing. Mostly known for his dramatic stained glass window paintings, cubism and expressionism, Chagall also worked in other areas. Whereas, Friedman host a website which includes a number of different paintings and prints inspired by the ancient mysteries and wisdom of the Kabbalah.

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 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.

One of the best places to view Chagall paintings and other works is on the website Pinterest. While some are for sale, others are only highlighted to show the amazing work of this late multi-media artist. For, Chagall worked in almost every medium known to man during this time.

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.

Anyone interested in checking newer art in this genre may want to visit the Kosmic-Kabbalah website. For, the site features more modern art inspired by the Kabbalah and the mysteries found in the studies. While akin to Chagall, one painter David Friedman uses similar themes using canvas and print mediums. While this is the case, the dramatic effects, themes and colors are all in tune with Chagall and other artists whom have worked in the genre.

When looking to acquire a Chagall painting or stained glass window or desiring to peruse the more modern paintings of David Friedman, searching for a local gallery dealing in these pieces is often the best bet. In many cases, when an inquiry is made at a gallery, the curator will attempt to locate a desired piece or pieces whether from the artist, a private dealer or another gallery.




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