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Ferdinand Hodler (i)

Kunsthaus Zürich (Zürich, Switzerland) (i)

Year : 1906
Media : Oil On Canvas (i)
Size : 163 x 356 cm

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While his early work bore opulent testimony to realism, in the 1890s Ferdinand Hodler took a turn towards Symbolism, a reaction to naturalism and materialism that was in the process of discovering its own mystico-spiritual motifs. Symbols served it in this pursuit as a means of expression and allowed it to create contexts in which it could represent the higher laws of the cosmos. Hodler developed his own theory, called ‘parallelism’, derived from the idea that the entire world was animated by one and the same organizing spirit. He saw the expression of such pantheism in the symmetrical structures of mountains, plants and living creatures.In his painting The Day Hodler strove to represent, through this symmetrical composition, the entire existence of all things – mineral, organic and spiritual. Day as it dawns is symbolized by five young women, whom the artist has arranged on his monumental, landscape-format canvas in conformity with a strict central symmetry. They embody the individual phases of daybreak, from its first gleam to full daylight. The increasing brightness is mirrored in the posture of the various figures, their limbs unfolding like the petals of a blossom. The curve of the horizon and bright band of clouds reflects the course of their movement, which reaches its climax in the central figure, representing spirituality. Opened in 1910, the Kunsthaus was dominated by Hodler’s modern painting until after the First World War. Today it houses an impressive collection of work by this outstanding Swiss artist, with a mural, historical paintings, portraits and many of his popular landscapes featuring mountains and lakes.Hodler enjoyed international esteem during his lifetime.

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Early Life and Career

Ferdinand Hodler, a Swiss painter, was born on March 14, 1853, in Bern, Switzerland. His early works were characterized by portraits, landscapes, and genre paintings in a realistic style. However, he later adopted a personal form of symbolism, which he termed "parallelism."

The Evolution of Hodler's Style

As Hodler's career progressed, his work evolved to combine influences from various genres, including Symbolism and Art Nouveau. In 1890, he completed Night , a painting that marked his turn towards symbolist imagery. This piece, which features several recumbent figures, was initially met with controversy but eventually gained favorable attention in Paris.

Notable Works and Collections

* The Day (1893), a large-scale historical painting, is a notable example of Hodler's work. This piece, showcased at the Kunsthaus Zürich, demonstrates his unique blend of symbolism and realism. * The Museum Kunsthaus Zürich, Switzerland, features an impressive collection of Hodler's works, including Truth II (1897), which can be viewed on [https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/O/A@D3B4GT](https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/O/A@D3B4GT).

Legacy and Influence

Hodler's adoption of symbolism and his development of "parallelism" have had a lasting impact on the art world. His work can be seen as a precursor to Expressionism, with its emphasis on strongly colored and geometrical figures.

Ferdinand Hodler's biography is available on WahooArt, providing an in-depth look at his life and artistic evolution.
The history of the nude in art, which has been a subject of interest throughout Hodler's career, can be explored further on [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_nude_in_art](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_nude_in_art).

Key Dates

* 1853: Born in Bern, Switzerland * 1890: Completed Night , marking his turn towards symbolist imagery * 1918: Passed away on May 19 Recommended Reading: For a deeper understanding of Hodler's work and the context in which he created it, explore the following links: * [https://WahooArt.com/@@/D3XNX9-Ferdinand-Hodler-The-Day](https://WahooArt.com/@@/D3XNX9-Ferdinand-Hodler-The-Day) to view The Day (1893) * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferdinand_Hodler](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferdinand_Hodler) for a comprehensive biography of Ferdinand Hodler * [https://WahooArt.com/@/Ferdinand-Hodler](https://WahooArt.com/@/Ferdinand-Hodler) for an extensive collection of his works and a detailed biography.

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