Kojeve, Alexandre

Kandinsky: Incarnating Beauty (Ekphrasis)

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ISBN 13:: 9781644230817
author:: Kojeve, Alexandre
format:: Paperback
publisher:: David Zwirner Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 96
Dimensions:: 17.7 x 10.7 x 0.9 centimetres (0
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Art, Criticism,
Condition:: New
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Kandinsky: Incarnating Beauty by Alexandre Kojeve explores the relationship between art and beauty through a philosophical approach. The author defines art as extracting the beautiful from objective reality, and suggests that nonrepresentational art uniquely manifests beauty. This book examines the paintings of Wassily Kandinsky, his renowned uncle, and considers the utility and necessity of beauty in life. Personal letters between Kandinsky and his nephew provide further insight into their unique relationship between artist and philosopher. An introduction by Boris Groys contextualizes Kojeve's life and writings, offering a deeper understanding of this esoteric text.

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