The Crisis In The Life Of The Artist

""The Crisis In The Life Of The Artist"" by Albert Steffen is a thought-provoking book that explores the challenges and struggles faced by artists in their creative journey. Steffen, a Swiss poet, playwright, and painter, draws on his own experiences as an artist to provide insights into the psychological, emotional, and spiritual aspects of the creative process.The book is divided into three parts, each of which delves into a different aspect of the artist's crisis. The first part explores the artist's struggle with self-doubt, insecurity, and the fear of failure. Steffen argues that these feelings are not only common but also necessary for artists to push themselves to create their best work.In the second part, Steffen examines the artist's relationship with society, particularly the tension between the artist's need for freedom and the demands of the market and the audience. He argues that artists must resist the temptation to conform to societal norms and instead stay true to their own creative vision.The final part of the book focuses on the artist's spiritual crisis, the search for meaning and purpose in their work. Steffen argues that the artist's role is not simply to create art but to use their creativity to connect with the divine and help others do the same.Throughout the book, Steffen draws on the works of great artists such as Goethe, Nietzsche, and Rilke to illustrate his points. He also includes personal anecdotes and reflections on his own creative journey, making the book both informative and engaging.Overall, ""The Crisis In The Life Of The Artist"" is a compelling read for anyone interested in the creative process, the role of art in society, and the challenges faced by artists in their pursuit of excellence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.