What is the responsibility of the artist? Kandinsky puts it very beautifully here-- To harmonize the whole is the task of art. Kandinsky on the spiritual element in art and the 3 responsibilities of artists – The inner need is built up of three mystical elements: 1-Every artist, as a creator, has something in him which calls for expression (this is the element of personality). 2-Every artist, as child of his age, is impelled to express the spirit of his age (this is the element of style) — dictated by the period and particular country to which the artist belongs (it is doubtful how long the latter distinction will continue to exist). 3-Every artist, as a servant of art, has to help the cause of art (this is the element of pure artistry, which is constant in all ages and among all nationalities). A full understanding of the first two elements is necessary for a realization of the third.
Posted on: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 13:54:09 +0000
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