Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) was a Russian painter and art theorist, widely regarded as one of the pioneers of abstract art. Initially trained in law, he turned to painting in his 30s and developed a unique artistic style that emphasized color, form, and spiritual expression. Kandinsky believed that art should convey emotion much like music, without needing to depict the visible world. He was a key figure in the Expressionist movement and a founding member of the influential Der Blaue Reiter group. His works and writings, such as Concerning the Spiritual in Art, had a lasting impact on modern
Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) was a Russian painter and art theorist, widely regarded as one of the pioneers of abstract art. Initially trained in law, he turned to painting in his 30s and developed a unique artistic style that emphasized color, form, and spiritual expression. Kandinsky believed that art should convey emotion much like music, without needing to depict the visible world. He was a key figure in the Expressionist movement and a founding member of the influential Der Blaue Reiter group. His works and writings, such as Concerning the Spiritual in Art, had a lasting impact on modern