He returned to Moscow in 1914, after the outbreak of World War I. In 1896, Kandinsky settled in Munich, studying first at Anton Ažbe's private school and then at the Academy of Fine Arts. Successful in his profession-he was offered a professorship at the University of Dorpat -Kandinsky began painting studies at the age of 30. He enrolled at the University of Moscow, studying law and economics.

Born in Moscow, Kandinsky spent his childhood in Odessa, where he graduated at Grekov Odessa Art school. Kandinsky is generally credited as the pioneer of abstract art. Staff authors are listed here.Wassily Wassilyevich Kandinsky was a Russian painter and art theorist. Opinions expressed in this article are those of the guest author and not necessarily Search Engine Land. His career began as a law professor, until, at age 30, he left his professional position to commit himself full-time to the study of art.Ī number of resources claim Kandinsky was greatly influenced in 1896 after viewing Monet’s “Haystacks” at an exhibit at Giverny, and hearing Wagner’s “Lohengrin” at the Bolshoi Theater, both moving him to devote himself to art.Īs we head into 2015, Kandinsky’s devotion to his passion may serve as the perfect inspiration when considering New Year’s resolutions. Following his family’s wishes, he entered law school and graduated with honors. In one of Kandinsky’s most influential art theory books, Point and Line to Plane, the artist focuses on the relationship between the geographic elements of a painting, texture, the element of time, and how it all combines to impact the observer. ”I remember that drawing and a little bit later painting lifted me out of the reality.”ĭuring Kandinsky’s career as an artist, he worked as an art teacher and authored a number of books on art theory, including, Concerning the Spiritual in Art ( Du Spirituel dans l’art).

While Kandinsky worked in various styles, he is most well known as the “Father of Abstract Art,” and painted a number of now famous abstract portraits, including: Blue, Black and Violet, On White II, Yellow, Red, Blue and Composition VIII, which, from my own interpretation, serves as the inspiration for today’s Google Doodle. Today would have been the artist’s 148th birthday. Google is giving all users a treat today, serving up a Google doodle honoring Russian abstract artist Wassily Kandinsky.

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