 Colour
12 lectures by Rudolf Steiner
The Colour lectures by
Rudolf Steiner build on the achievements
of Goethe in his Theory of Colour and shows how colour has
an objectively moral affect on the feeling life, and even the
health and well-being, of the observer. Distinguishing between
“image” and “lustre” colours, Steiner lays the foundation, out
of his spiritual-scientific research, for a practical technique
for working with colour that leads to a new direction in
artistic creativity.
His many penetrating insights into some of the great painters of
the past are supplemented by a deep concern to see a cultural
renewal emerge out of spiritual science, or anthroposophy. “If
you realize,” he states, “that art always has a relation to the
spirit, you will understand that both in creating it and
appreciating it, art is something through which one enters the
spiritual world.”
This volume is the most comprehensive compilation in English of
Rudolf Steiner’s insights into the nature of colour, painting
and artistic creation. It will prove to be an invaluable source
of reference and study not only for artists and therapists but
for anyone interested in gaining an appreciation of art as a
revelation of spiritual realities.
Trans: J. Salter & P. Wehrle (12 lectures, Dornach 1914-24,
GA291); 224pp
Rudolf Steiner Press
ISBN:
1 85584 085 5; paperback
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Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) called his spiritual philosophy
'anthroposophy', which he defined as 'the consciousness of one's
humanity', and the disciplined methods of studying this he termed
‘spiritual science’. As a highly developed clairvoyant and
spiritual initiate, he spoke from his direct cognition of the
spiritual world. However, he did not see his work as religious or
sectarian, but rather sought to found a universal 'science of the
spirit'.
His
many published works (written books and lectures) - which include
his research into the spiritual nature of the human being, the
evolution of the world and humanity, and methods of personal
development - invite readers to develop their own spiritual
faculties. He also provided indications for the renewal of
many human activities, including education - both general and
special - agriculture, medicine, economics, architecture, science,
philosophy, religion and the arts. He wrote some 30 books and
delivered over 6000 lectures across Europe, and in 1924 founded the
General Anthroposophical Society which today has branches throughout
the world.
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Colour - Rudolf Steiner - ISBN: 1 85584 085 5 - GA 291
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