Wassily Kandinsky ( )
Famous Russian Painter Born in Moscow Spoke Russian & German Loved music Played piano & cello Music & art go together
University of Moscow Studied law & economics Looked deeply into meaning of things Skills for abstract thinking Stockbroker & teacher At 30, went to art school in Germany
Impressionist Influence Loved bright colors Inspired by Monet Color had power Music & color related Painting was a fairy- tale with warm & cool colors
“Blue Rider” -1 st Painting
Pioneered the Abstract Movement
Colors captured emotion
Geometric patterns
Rhythm of his work in shapes- fast/slow?
Art visually expressed in music & your soul
“Squares with Concentric Rings”
Paint using color as your power with music