Wassily Kandinsky • Pioneer of Abstract Art and Color Theory

The book shows the development of the Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky, his way to abstract art.

Kandinsky was one of the most important expressionists and "inventors" of abstract painting.

Point and Line to Plane - Wassily Kandinsky

“Almost without exception, blue refers to the domain of abstraction and immateriality.” Wassily Kandinsky

“A composition is nothing other than an exact law-abiding organization of the vital forces which, in the form of tensions, are shut up within the elements.”

“Color is a power which directly influences the soul.” Wassily Kandinsky

“The deeper the blue becomes, the more strongly it calls man towards the infinite, awakening in him a desire for the pure and, finally, for the supernatural…...

“Color is a power which directly influences the soul.” Wassily Kandinsky

“An empty canvas is a living wonder… far lovelier than certain pictures.” Wassily Kandinsky

Colours and forms determine the abstract works of art of the Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky. His works have shaped an epoch. The paintings led to a libera...

One of the pioneers of abstract modern art, Wassily Kandinsky exploited the evocative interrelation between color and form to create an aesthetic experience...

For Wassily Kandinsky, the circle, the most elementary of forms, had symbolic, cosmic significance.