Rapallo – Bucht 1906

Kandinsky captured this bay with oil on canvas, freezing a moment in time. Note the lighthouse, standing sentinel-like against the horizon. This symbol, ubiquitous in coastal art, transcends mere navigation. It's a beacon of hope and guidance. The lighthouse evokes our innate longing for safety, a visual echo of the ancient role of fire, which since Prometheus has led humanity through darkness. In earlier times, lighthouses often served as religious symbols, marking sacred points and guiding souls. Observe how Kandinsky renders the water, with vibrant strokes that capture its fluidity. Water itself is a powerful motif, representing purification, transformation, and the subconscious depths of the human psyche. This landscape is more than just a scene; it's an embodiment of our deep-seated need for orientation, an element of cyclical return, the past made newly visible in the present.