5/19/2018

A Brief Review Of 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 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 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.

These themes often include the Cosmos, Cosmology, the Universe, the 42 letters found in the names for God, Eternity, Sacred Geometry, fractals and the Tree of Life. The teachings also use natural resources with regards to symbolism which often include mountains, streams, rivers and oceans. While this is the case, these themes are often also used in the modern art genre which has no basis or inspiration from the Kabbalah.

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.

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.

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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