Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944) - Square

Beautiful, expressive Bauhaus art print by Wassily Kandinsky in 90 x 70 cm format, titled Quadrat. The work is a high-quality print on sturdy paper and in very good condition. - printed and published by Kunstverlag circa 1980-2000 - obtained directly from Kunstverlag - since then professionally stored in a light-protected, graphic-arts warehouse Artist: Wassily Kandinsky Title: Quadrat Type: Fine art print Technique: Print on sturdy paper Originality: Reproduction Sheet size: 90 x 70 cm Condition: New Origin: Kunstverlag Era: Abstract art Nationality: Russian Art Wassily Kandinsky: Wassily Kandinsky, a pioneer of abstract art and co-founder of the Blue Rider, revolutionized painting by moving away from representational depiction toward pure abstraction. His works, such as Composition VII and Impression III (Concert), are marked by an intense engagement with color, form, and sound, aiming to express emotional and spiritual states. Kandinsky’s interest in synesthesia—the connection between colors and music—shows parallels to Paul Klee’s works, a close friend and collaborator in the Blue Rider, who also used abstract forms to visualize inner worlds. Kandinsky’s early works, which still contain figurative elements, show the influence of artists like Henri Matisse and the Fauves, whose vibrant color palettes and expressive brushwork left a deep impression on him. But while Matisse emphasized the decorative and sensuous quality of color, Kandinsky sought to use color as a means of direct communication of emotions and spiritual ideas. This search for a universal, non-representational visual language also connects Kandinsky with the cubist experiments of Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, who likewise questioned traditional representation in art, albeit within a stricter formal framework. Kandinsky’s theories of abstraction and his belief that art can make the invisible visible influenced not only his contemporaries but also later generations of artists. For example, his ideas inspired Piet Mondrian’s abstract art, who likewise developed a universal visual language through geometric forms and primary colors, but in a stricter and more rational manner. Kandinsky’s influence is also evident in the works of Jackson Pollock, a representative of Abstract Expressionism, particularly in the idea that painting can be a direct expression of the inner self. In his later period, Kandinsky returned to a more organic, flowing formal language, akin to the works of Joan Miró, who also combined abstract forms with a playful, almost surreal approach. Both artists shared the aim of using abstraction to connect with deeper, universal truths beyond the visible. Wassily Kandinsky remains a central figure in art history, whose work opened the door to modern abstract art. Related artists: Paul Klee, Franz Marc, August Macke, Gabriele Münter, Alexej von Jawlensky, Lyonel Feininger, Arnold Schönberg, Johannes Itten, Oskar Schlemmer, László Moholy-Nagy, Piet Mondrian, Kasimir Malevich, El Lissitzky, Jean Arp, Sophie Taeuber-Arp, Robert Delaunay, Sonia Delaunay, Fernand Léger, Marcel Duchamp, Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Paul Cézanne, Marc Chagall, Egon Schiele, Oskar Kokoschka, Hans Richter, Max Ernst, Hans Hofmann, Vladimir Tatlin Shipping information: We roll prints onto sturdy cardboard tubes, wrap them in corrugated cardboard, and ship them in sturdy boxes. Shipping includes a tracking number for parcel tracking. About us: We have been active in the art trade for over 20 years and have extensive experience in the professional handling and shipping of artworks. - No shipping to the Canary Islands, Taiwan -

Estimate:£126.72

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