Kandinsky, Wassily

Explore Wassily Kandinsky giclée prints at TRG Fine Art, from colorful landscapes and interiors to expressive abstractions and geometric compositions. Browse related artworks by subject below, or read our guide to giclée prints.

Explore Kandinsky by subject

• Expressive abstraction: Composition VII, Composition VI, Improvisation Gorge.
• Geometry and color: Composition VIII, Yellow, Red, Blue.
• Landscapes and interiors: Murnau View with Railway and Castle, Arabs I (Cemetery), Interior (My Dining Room).
• Spiritual and decorative scenes: Allerheiligen II, Glass Painting with the Sun (Small Pleasures).

About Wassily Kandinsky

Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944) was a Russian painter and art theorist who is known for his contributions to the development of abstract art. Kandinsky was interested in exploring the relationship between color and form, and his work is characterized by its use of bold, vibrant colors and geometric shapes. He believed that art should express the inner spiritual life of the artist, and he saw abstract art as a means of expressing this inner experience.

Kandinsky’s early work was influenced by Impressionism and Fauvism, but he eventually moved away from these styles and began to explore the possibilities of abstraction. In 1911, he published a book called “Concerning the Spiritual in Art,” in which he laid out his ideas about the relationship between art, spirituality, and abstraction. He believed that abstract art had the power to express emotions and ideas in a way that traditional representational art could not.

Kandinsky’s legacy as an artist and theorist has been significant, and his influence can be seen in the work of many later artists. His ideas about the relationship between art and spirituality, as well as his use of color and form, have been particularly influential in the development of abstract art. Today, his paintings are celebrated for their bold, vibrant colors and their pioneering role in the development of abstract art.