Kandinsky

Wassily Kandinsky, 2015, Taschen Basic Art

Overview

Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944) was a Russian painter who became a foundational figure in abstract art. Living and working in Germany and France, he is recognized as a chief theoretician of abstract painting. Kandinsky sought to create a pure concord of color, influenced by music's harmonic effects. His art evolved away from representational objects, culminating in his First Abstract Watercolour in 1910. He co-founded the artist group Der Blaue Reiter in Munich.

Who it's for

• Art enthusiasts interested in the origins of abstract art.
• Readers exploring the work of influential 20th-century painters.
• Students of art history and theory.

Key features

• Language: English
• Pages: 96
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9783836507462
• Publisher: Taschen
• Series: Taschen Basic Art
• Year: 2015