The Representative of Humanity: Between Lucifer and Ahriman

The Representative of Humanity: Between Lucifer and Ahriman
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In conceiving his architectural masterpieceâ€•the Goetheanum in Dornach, Switzerlandâ€•Rudolf Steiner designed a large wooden model, featuring three main figures, to be placed in a central position in the building. Known as The Representative of Humanity, the sculpture shows Christ in the center, standing and holding a balance between the beings of Lucifer and Ahriman, who represent polar tendencies of expansion and contraction. On New Year's Eve 1922, the Goetheanum was destroyed by fire, but the modelâ€•still in the process of being sculpted and housed in an external studioâ€•escaped the flames. It remains intact in the second Goetheanum, where the public may view it.

With numerous full-color photos and illustrations, this book offers a vivid introduction to this monumental, historic artwork. We follow the evolution of the statue through the photographic documentation of many models created during its development, from six smaller versions to a full-size model, which is also still on display. The authors offer impressive insights into the artistsâ€™ detailed intentions, which were repeatedly revised by Rudolf Steiner. The book demonstrates the continual spiritual movement evident in the whole series of small models, and the metamorphic processes that developed over an eight-year period.

The Representative of Humanity offers indications about the realm and content from which the statue arose, the environment in which it is situated, and the artists who created itâ€•Rudolf Steiner and the sculptor Edith Maryon. They also examine the intentions behind this work of art, which addresses the destiny of humankind.
Country USA
Brand Brand: Rudolph Steiner Pr
Manufacturer Rudolf Steiner Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber FULL COLOUR THROUGHOUT
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781855842397
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Brand: Rudolph Steiner Pr
Manufacturer	Rudolf Steiner Press
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	FULL COLOUR THROUGHOUT
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781855842397
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Representative of Humanity: Between Lucifer and Ahriman

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