Blackboard Drawings 1919-1924

Rudolf Steiner, the founder of anthroposophy, recorded his view of the world in over 5,000 lectures, which were illustrated with coloured chalks on a blackboard. The trustees of his estate in Dornach, Switzerland, possess over 1,000 of these drawings, which visually document his view of the world and his creative way of thinking. A selection of the drawings was first shown to a wider public in 1992, and since then, numerous exhibitions in Europe, America, and Japan have generated great interest in his work.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 20 October 2023
Publisher: Rudolf Steiner Press

Rudolf Steiner, the visionary founder of anthroposophy, left an indelible mark on the world through his prolific writings and over 5,000 lectures. These lectures, delivered with utmost freedom and minimal notes, showcased Steiner's profound insights into a diverse array of subjects, including education, science, social issues, art, architecture, medicine, and agriculture. In his quest to convey complex concepts, Steiner resorted to an unconventional yet captivating method: using colored chalks on a massive blackboard to illustrate his ideas. These vivid drawings, created during his lectures, were meticulously erased after each session, leaving behind only remnants. However, fate had a peculiar twist in store. Beginning in the autumn of 1919, a change in practice occurred. The blackboards were covered with thick black paper, allowing the drawings to be rolled up and preserved. Today, the trustees of Rudolf Steiner's estate in Dornach, Switzerland, hold an extraordinary collection of over 1,000 of these drawings. These visual artifacts provide a unique window into Steiner's world view and his imaginative thinking. In 1992, a select portion of these drawings was unveiled to the public, sparking a widespread fascination with Rudolf Steiner's work. Since then, numerous exhibitions across Europe, America, and Japan have captivated audiences, further amplifying his legacy and inspiring new generations to explore his visionary ideas.

Weight: 868g
Dimension: 245 x 262 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781855841529