Quadrate mit konzentrischen Ringen (1913)
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This painting by Wassily Kandinsky titled "Quadrate mit konzentrischen Ringen" (Squares with Concentric Circles) from 1913 is a striking example of abstract art. The composition consists of multiple squares, each filled with concentric rings or circles. Each square is distinct in its color choices and the number of rings it contains. The vibrancy and contrast of the colors are quite pronounced, showcasing Kandinsky’s famous exploration and theory of color, where he assigns emotional attributes to each hue.The use of bold, vibrant colors and the dynamic arrangement of shapes creates a visual rhythm and movement across the canvas. Kandinsky’s work often aimed to evoke sound through color, and here, it appears as though each square could represent a different musical note or chord, contributing to a visual symphony, which is aligned with his synesthetic experiences (where he could hear colors and see sounds).The seemingly simple composition belies the complexity of emotion and theory Kandinsky injects into his work. This painting can be seen as a study of color interactions and the emotional effects they can produce, making it an excellent insight into Kandinsky's artistic and theoretical contributions to abstract art.
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Wassily Wassilyevich Kandinsky was a Russian painter and art theorist. Kandinsky is generally credited as the pioneer of abstract art. Born in Moscow, Kandinsky spent his childhood in Odessa, where he graduated at Grekov Odessa Art school. He enrolled at the University of Moscow, studying law and economics. Successful in his profession—he was offered a professorship (chair of Roman Law) at the University of Dorpat today Tartu, Estonia)—Kandinsky began painting studies (life-drawing, sketching and anatomy) at the age of 30.