What is the Soul of Painting?

Stepping into a museum, you’re immediately struck by paintings from the past. These are highly detailed representational works, whether still life or landscapes, portraying nuances even a camera can’t replicate. The artists behind these were devoted to faithfully imitating nature as it met the eye. They operated under the belief that art’s primary purpose was to mimic nature. However, as the 20th century dawned, profound shifts in physics, technology, and art began to emerge. <h2>What transformed the world of art?</h2> In this pivotal period, a little-known book entitled “The Rise of Cubism” [35 pages] by Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler, written in 1915 and published in 1920, provides the best explanation. Although out of print and hard to find, this book is a gem, and you can get it on <a href="http://www.forgottenbooks.com/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">www.ForgottenBooks.com</a>. Kahnweiler was a Parisian art dealer in 1907 and shared close friendships with Pablo Picasso and George Braque, two of the most celebrated Cubist painters. In his account, Kahnweiler acknowledges the emotional struggles these painters endured while venturing into these new artistic expressions. <h2>Parallel Paradigm Shifts: The Copernican Revolution of Art</h2> Much like how Copernicus shattered the geocentric worldview by revealing the earth’s orbit around the sun, artists like Picasso and Braque revolutionized art by asserting that artists aren’t merely reflectors of their surroundings. Instead, they are inventors exploring an unknown territory, akin to setting sail on a vast, uncharted sea. <a href="https://medium.com/illumination/what-is-the-soul-of-painting-ebfc08309a1d">Click Here</a>