Vasily KandinskyAbstract Art

Vasily Kandinsky•1866-1944•Russian-

born•Artist and

Art Theorist

•Pioneer of Abstract Art

•Had ability to hear color and see music

•Studied law and economics but decided to become an artist

•Taught, influenced and inspired many other prominent artists

•Loved music and theatre

• Worked in wide variety of media

• Progressed from Realism, to Expressionism, to Abstract

• Works often blend reality with fairy tale

• Used color to express an emotion, rather than reflect nature

Realism vs. Impressionism

Impressionism vs. Expressionism

Expressionism vs. Abstract