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Vasily Kandinsky

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Vasily Kandinsky by Hajo Düchting explores the life and pioneering work of the abstract art movement's founding figure, Vasily Kandinsky. The book delves into his evolution as an artist and his philosophical beliefs that art can express profound emotional and spiritual experiences. This exploration encapsulates his contributions to art theory and the vibrant, imaginative canvases that helped redefine modern art.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for abstract art and would like to explore the world of one of its pioneering figures, Vasily Kandinsky. With insightful analysis and vibrant illustrations, it delves into his artistic evolution, offering a rich journey through art history for enthusiasts of modernism and expressionism.

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Vasily Kandinsky by Hajo Düchting explores the life and work of one of the first painters of abstract art and a founding member of the Blue Rider movement. Although he trained as a lawyer, Kandinsky abandoned this career path to devote himself to art, both as a creator and an influential teacher and theorist at the Bauhaus.

Over time, Kandinsky's works grew more abstract, and he is best known for large, expressive paintings that free colour from form and line. The book covers the entire span of his career, with a particular focus on his time at the Bauhaus, where he collaborated with Lyonel Feininger and Paul Klee.

Lively, accessible, and lavishly illustrated, this new book offers a concise introduction to the life and work of this great master of art.

Series: The Great Masters of Art

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9783777427591

Publisher: Hirmer Verlag

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 May 2017

Country: Germany

Imprint: Hirmer Verlag

Illustration: Illustrated in colour and black and white throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 204.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 80

About the Author

Hajo Düchting is an artist, art historian, and the author of numerous books on twentieth-century art. Markus Müller is director of the Kunstmuseum Pablo Picasso in Münster. Klaus Fußmann is a German contemporary artist whose work was awarded the Villa Romana Prize and the Art Award of Darmstadt.

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