Angelic Dynamism: Humanity in Paul Klee’s Drawing Series of 1939–1940

Since Walter Benjamin in “The Theses on the Philosophy of History” showcased Paul Klee’s angels, they remain mysterious figures that represent time, history or soul. The article focuses series drawings were created artist’s later period (1939−1940). can be regarded as final will and testament it expresses condensed philosophy mature views man’s place universe. It also reflects master’s cherished artistic methods techniques, consistently honed during course his life. author studies relations within relation to other artworks by Klee. is demonstrated humankind main theme series. By contrasting human angelic forms Klee reinvigorates European tradition defining humanity through its orders position hierarchy creation. However, strives re-imagine universe a whole, for him not ladder perfections, which rises angels God. Therefore, between creatures are intimately familial rather than hierarchical. highlights style techniques emphasize visual dynamic form creation (“formation”). In depicting artist brings forth concern with temporal dimension nature significance Thus, this interrelation, beings become “angelic grotesque” their own ontic temporality. This temporality specific defined “moment transcends itself ” — since latter essentially “ecstatic” “self-propelling”.