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1918

Spirit-form transformation

author

Giacomo Balla

description

Mediums: tempera paints, paper, canvas.
Dimensions: 51,1 x 65,5 сm.
Location: Balla Collection, Rome, Italy.

The picture is filled with deep metaphysical meaning and philosophical reasoning. Here you can notice a hint of some mysterious connection between the earthly and heavenly, between the man’s mind and his soul. The author’s favourite method of diagonal intersections and lines indicates the reciprocity of this connection. Some of the rays descend from heaven to earth, while others rush up into outer space. The calm colour scheme emphasizes the lyrical atmosphere of the composition, based on the harmony of a human being and the universe.