Idols
- Artist
- Nicholas Roerich
- Date
- 1901
- Style
- Realism
- Genre
- Genre painting
The painting Idols exemplifies the influence of modern Theosophy on visual art, reflecting a departure from traditional Realism toward more spiritual and symbolic expressions. Artists like Kandinsky and Mondrian drew inspiration from Theosophy's ideas, which emphasized inner awakening and universal harmony. Although rooted in the context of genre painting, Idols conveys a deeper metaphysical meaning, exploring themes of idolization and spiritual enlightenment beyond mere depiction. This work embodies the pursuit of transcendence, merging philosophical concepts with innovative aesthetic approaches.
Related artworks
- Idols by Nicholas Roerich
- Idols by Nicholas Roerich
- Idols by Nicholas Roerich
- Idol by Nicholas Roerich
- Ice sphinx by Nicholas Roerich
- Idols (Pagan Rus) by Nicholas Roerich
- Sandman and the Angel by Ronnie Landfield
- Composition – Crank and Chain by Edward Wadsworth
- Breton Bread, Two Fish, Spoon by Louis Marcoussis
- Flooded meadows by Maxime Maufra