Episode 8 - Abstract Art - Hilma af Klint
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The death of tradition, the death of God, the death of logic, the death of everything or just Abstract art of the beginning of 20th century. Learn about its origins and examples which may help you make peace with modern art. Also get to know Hilma af Klint, the first artist in western tradition who in her spiritual wonderings stumbled upon new artistic ideas and became the first abstract painter.
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