5/24/2018

Kabbalah Inspired Paintings By Chagall And Friedman

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 comprehend the work of Chagall and others working in this area, an individual must first understand what inspires this type work. In the case of Chagall, it is the message found in the ideology of the Kabbalah. The Kabbalah provides information and insight with regards to ancient mystical teachings.

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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