Representational art illuminates the meaning of what is depicted using line, shape, color, contrast, light and dark etc. Abstract art uses the same elements of art to begin a dialogue with the viewer. The viewer responds with feelings, thoughts, and associations that may lead to intellectual, emotional, and spiritual discoveries. Participants will be guided to contemplate abstract works of art and, in sharing their responses, will help one another see the potential of abstraction to enrich the viewing experience.

Facilitators
Rev. John B. Hougen, PhD, Coordinator, Art of Interfaith Understanding Series
Christine Modey, PhD, Director, University of Michigan’s Community Scholars Program

Art of Interfaith Understanding is sponsored by the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Division for Community Engagement, and the Church of St. Martin in the Fields, Philadelphia.

Artwork: Little Painting with Yellow (Improvisation) by Vasily Kandinsky, 1914, Oil on Canvas, 31” X 40” Philadelphia Museum of Art Credit Line: The Louise and Walter Arensberg Collection, 1950 Accession Number 1950-134-103.