Interpretation
What are the artist’s ideas behind the artwork?
Most of Klee's ideas have sprung from his Bauhaus lectures; which mostly involved crafts and architecture. Paul noticed that arrows were often used as a sense of direction. Over thinking the original purpose of the symbol, Paul made the arrows in his compositions represent spiritual yearning. He describes them as 'full of energy'.
Although he didn't completely distort the symbol's original meaning,
Why did they create this painting?
Besides the fact that Paul Klee wanted to capture the and interpret the different colours of the sky, drawing from evening to night; he also wanted to make these paintings a representation of his own universe. The arrows play an important role in doing so. A number of Paul Klee's critics say that he was a very spiritual man. A quote from Klee's own Pedagological Sketchbook (1925) says: “The father of the arrow is the thought, how do I expand my reach?”. He wanted to escape from his universe and enter into the physical and virtual worlds of society, but found that hard; so decided to merge his longing into most of his arrow paintings (including the Separation in the Evening).
What feelings does the artist evoke?
The feelings that Klee that Klee evoke are isolation, tranquility and sorrow. These feelings are shown in the colours he has selected, the colours pallet he has chosen aren't as bright and captivating; which make you feel a sense of security and individuality. Klee also probably hoped his viewers to feel confused when looking at the composition. Because the painting is such an abstract interpretation of the Evening's separation, he would want them to think about the hidden meaning behind the the painting or create their own story for it.
Is the subject matter negative or positive?
The subject matter in this composition is negative, because when viewed it evokes gloomy feelings, since the warm 'happy' colours are slowly deteriorating into the darker area.
Most of Klee's ideas have sprung from his Bauhaus lectures; which mostly involved crafts and architecture. Paul noticed that arrows were often used as a sense of direction. Over thinking the original purpose of the symbol, Paul made the arrows in his compositions represent spiritual yearning. He describes them as 'full of energy'.
Although he didn't completely distort the symbol's original meaning,
Why did they create this painting?
Besides the fact that Paul Klee wanted to capture the and interpret the different colours of the sky, drawing from evening to night; he also wanted to make these paintings a representation of his own universe. The arrows play an important role in doing so. A number of Paul Klee's critics say that he was a very spiritual man. A quote from Klee's own Pedagological Sketchbook (1925) says: “The father of the arrow is the thought, how do I expand my reach?”. He wanted to escape from his universe and enter into the physical and virtual worlds of society, but found that hard; so decided to merge his longing into most of his arrow paintings (including the Separation in the Evening).
What feelings does the artist evoke?
The feelings that Klee that Klee evoke are isolation, tranquility and sorrow. These feelings are shown in the colours he has selected, the colours pallet he has chosen aren't as bright and captivating; which make you feel a sense of security and individuality. Klee also probably hoped his viewers to feel confused when looking at the composition. Because the painting is such an abstract interpretation of the Evening's separation, he would want them to think about the hidden meaning behind the the painting or create their own story for it.
Is the subject matter negative or positive?
The subject matter in this composition is negative, because when viewed it evokes gloomy feelings, since the warm 'happy' colours are slowly deteriorating into the darker area.