mercredi 23 mai 2018

Discovering Chagall And Friedman Kabbalah Inspired Paintings

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 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.

The popular website Pinterest host a number of paintings and prints by Marc Chagall. While some are only available for viewing, others are available for purchase. In addition, there are a number of products which feature works by Chagall such as magnets and other items available on websites such as Amazon and Wish.

When desiring to view the work of Chagall in person, one of the best places to do so is at the Franklin Bowles and Franklin Weinstein galleries and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art also known as SFMOMA in San Francisco's Union Square. Some of the most dramatic paintings by Chagall can be found at these locations. In fact, when one of the galleries features a Chagall in the window, most passers by are drawn inside by the beautiful color and light which exudes from the painting.

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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