Lithograph for the Fourth Bauhaus Folder 1922 by Wassily Kandinsky - Wall Art Rolled Canvas Print

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Wassily Kandinsky

Wassily Kandinsky was a Russian painter and art theorist who is considered one of the pioneers of abstract art. Born on December 16, 1866, in Moscow, Russia, Kandinsky was celebrated for his revolutionary approach to painting, which aimed to express the spiritual and emotional aspects of art through non-representational forms and vibrant colours.

Kandinsky began his artistic career relatively late in life. He initially pursued a successful career in law and economics and only transitioned to art in his thirties. He studied art in Munich, Germany, where he became a key figure in the development of abstract art and co-founded the influential group known as "Der Blaue Reiter" (The Blue Rider) alongside fellow artist Franz Marc.

Throughout his career, Kandinsky's work underwent several transformative phases. In the early years, he created landscapes and still-life paintings influenced by Impressionism and Symbolism. However, by the early 1910s, he began to move away from representational art and developed his own abstract style, which he believed could communicate directly to the viewer's emotions and inner spirituality.

Kandinsky was inspired by music, synaesthesia (the experience of seeing colours in response to sound), and spiritual concepts from various cultures. He believed that colours and shapes had inherent meanings and could evoke certain emotional responses. His paintings are characterized by bold, vibrant colours, geometric forms, and dynamic compositions that convey a sense of movement and energy.

In addition to his artistic endeavours, Kandinsky was also deeply interested in art theory and wrote extensively on the subject. His book "Concerning the Spiritual in Art" (1911) is considered a seminal text in the development of abstract art and explores the relationship between art, spirituality, and the human psyche.