Seeing the Invisible

Name: Seeing the Invisible
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On Kandinsky

By Michel Henry

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Seeing the Invisible by Michel Henry explores the intersection of art and philosophy, delving deep into the essence of what it means to see beyond the physical realm. The book examines the concept of invisibility, where emotion and consciousness reside, challenging readers to reconsider their perception of art and existence. Through this intriguing discourse, Henry invites philosophical reflection on how humanity experiences life beneath the surface of visible reality.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the intersections of philosophy and psychology, particularly exploring the profound mysteries of perception and phenomenology. The author delves into the unseen dimensions of consciousness, offering a rich, intellectual journey for those intrigued by conceptual depth and existential inquiry.

Provides a philosophical interpretation of a significant twentieth-century painter - Wassily Kandinsky. This work shows that Kandinsky separates colour and line from the constraints of visible form and, in so doing, conveys the invisible intensity of life - a force rooted in the corporeity and pathos of all living beings.

Provides a unique, philosophical interpretation of a significant twentieth-century painter - Wassily Kandinsky.

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Michel Henry was one of the leading French philosophers of the twentieth century. His numerous works of philosophy are all organised around the theme of life. In contrast to the scientific understanding of life as a biological process, Henry's philosophy develops a conception of life as an immediate feeling of one's own living.

Seeing the Invisible marks Henry's most sustained engagement in the field of aesthetics. Through an analysis of the life and works of Wassily Kandinsky, Henry uncovers the philosophical significance of Kandinsky's revolution in painting: that abstract art reveals the invisible essence of life.

Henry shows that Kandinsky separates colour and line from the constraints of visible form and, in so doing, conveys the invisible intensity of life. More than just a study of art history, this book presents Kandinsky as an artist who is engaged in the project of painting the invisible and thus offers invaluable methodological clues for Henry's own phenomenology of the invisible.

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Seeing the Invisible by Michel Henry extends his philosophy to the realm of aesthetics, exploring abstract art through the lenses of affectivity and emotional life. The book is regarded as a revolutionary examination of twentieth-century art, highlighting how it communicates with the audience at a fundamental level of sensibility. Scott Davidson's translation is noted for offering clear insight into Henry's influential thoughts, as described in the review by Dr Michael O'Sullivan.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781847064479

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 April 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.

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Translated by Professor Scott Davidson

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 160

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Arts & Culture Michel Henry Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism

About the Author

Michel Henry (1922-2002) was a leading French philosopher and novelist. He was Professor of Philosophy at the University of Montpellier, France and author of five novels and numerous philosophical works. Scott Davidson is Professor and Chair of the Philosophy Department at Oklahoma City University, USA. He is the translator of Michel Henry's works: Material Phenomenology (2008), Seeing the Invisible (2009), and Barbarism (2012).