10 KEY FACTS TO KNOW ABOUT KANDINSKY AND HIS ART

Wassily Kandinsky is one of the most important artists of the 20th century. His work has had a profound impact on contemporary art, and his contributions have helped shape the way we view and understand abstract art today. In this post, we'll take a look at 10 key facts about Kandinsky's life and work that will help you understand why he was such an influential figure in modern art.

1. Kandinsky was born on December 4th, 1866 in Moscow to a well-to-do family—his father was a tea merchant from Siberia who had moved to Moscow with his mother as a child after being orphaned.

Kandinsky was born on December 4th, 1866 in Moscow to a well-to-do family—his father was a tea merchant from Siberia who had moved to Moscow with his mother as a child after being orphaned. As such, Kandinsky grew up speaking Russian and German fluently. His parents were educated and encouraged him to pursue music. However, Kandinsky quickly showed an interest in painting which he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich for several years until 1900 when he moved back to Russia where he spent most of his life until leaving for Germany during World War II (1939–45).

2. Kandinsky's 1921 book Point and Line to Plane is a cornerstone of modern art theory.

• Kandinsky's 1921 book Point and Line to Plane is a cornerstone of modern art theory.

Kandinsky's work has had a tremendous impact on the development of cubism, abstract expressionism, surrealism and other forms of modern art. The book contains a collection of essays and lectures that were previously published in Germany between 1911 and 1921. It is considered one of the most important works in the history of modern art; its publication marked an awakening among artists across Europe who were searching for new ways to express themselves through their work following World War I

3. Kandinsky was one of the founding members of Der Blaue Reiter, an influential group of artists that collected works together and held exhibitions.

The group was formed in 1912 by Wassily Kandinsky, Franz Marc, August Macke and others. They were interested in exploring the relationship between musical rhythms and colors.

In 1914, Der Blaue Reiter organized an exhibition that included paintings from artists associated with Expressionism including Paul Klee and Gabriele Münter.

4. In 1900, Kandinsky began to study law and economics at the University of Moscow.

• In 1900, Kandinsky began to study law and economics at the University of Moscow. He studied there for two years, but eventually decided not to continue with his studies in these fields, instead deciding that he was going to pursue a career as an artist.

• At this point in his life, Kandinsky was becoming increasingly interested in philosophy and religion. He discovered Symbolism through the works of French artists such as Odilon Redon and Gustave Moreau; he became intrigued by their use of symbolism and symbolism's relationship with art.

5. Kandinsky's breakthrough as an artist came in 1910 when he exhibited his first abstract paintings at the Salon des Indépendants in Paris.

In 1910, Kandinsky exhibited his first abstract paintings at the Salon des Indépendants in Paris. These works were not well received by critics, who considered them too abstract to be art. However, they were admired by a few artists including Sonia Delaunay and Robert Delaunay. The couple went on to become some of the most influential artists of their generation.

Kandinsky's breakthrough as an artist came in 1910 when he exhibited his first abstract paintings at the Salon des Indépendants in Paris. He was influenced by Paul Cézanne and Pablo Picasso whose paintings depicted non-naturalistic forms and bold juxtapositions of color and form respectively. Unlike these artists however, Kandinsky did not use any real objects in his compositions but instead used geometric shapes to create space between objects on canvas which gave his work a spiritual quality similar to music or poetry rather than just being another painting

6. Kandinsky traveled extensively across Russia and Europe and settled in Munich, Germany in 1896.

Kandinsky traveled extensively across Russia and Europe in the early 20th century, studying art in Munich and Paris. He eventually settled in Murnau, Germany in 1908.

7. In 1922, Kandinsky became a professor at the Bauhaus school of art, architecture and design in Weimar, Germany.

In 1922, Kandinsky became a professor at the Bauhaus school of art, architecture and design in Weimar, Germany. He taught there from 1922 to 1929.

The Bauhaus school was founded by German architect Walter Gropius in 1919 and eventually shut down by the Nazis in 1933 because it was considered to be an "artistic and cultural danger."

8. In 1914, on the onset of World War I, Kandinsky returned to Moscow after spending some time in Switzerland.

In 1914, on the onset of World War I, Kandinsky returned to Moscow after spending some time in Switzerland. As a pacifist who had previously spoken out against violence as an artist and an individual, he did not want to fight in what was to become one of history's bloodiest conflicts.

However, he also wanted to be with his wife Nina and their son Vassily—who were both living in Moscow at the time. So despite his convictions against war and violence, Kandinsky returned home with them so they could be together while they lived through this turbulent period. Unfortunately for him, however –and fortunately for us– his decision proved fateful: he was arrested for his beliefs several months later (and sent to prison for 6 months) before being released from detention when Russia's revolution overthrew Tsar Nicholas II in 1917; thus allowing him safe passage back into Germany after almost two years abroad without incident or injury!

9. During his earlier career, Kandinsky had focused on landscapes and figurative subjects.

During his earlier career, Kandinsky had focused on landscapes and figurative subjects. However, he gradually became interested in the abstract potential of color and form. His later work is characterized by bright colors mixed with energetic shapes.

Kandinsky was influenced by several artists during his early career including Paul Cézanne, Vincent van Gogh and Paul Klee. He also studied the writings of Nikolai Roerich who wrote about the importance of spiritual enlightenment through art as well as nature. Wassily Kandinsky was a Russian painter who was born in Moscow (Russia) during 1866-1944 years old but he died at age 78 years old in 1944 because of pneumonia after getting sick during World War II which happened between 1939-1945

10. From 1903-1907, he taught at the Phalanx School in Munich where he met Gabriele Münter. The two were romantically linked for over a decade before moving to Murnau, Germany together in 1908.

While Kandinsky was teaching at the Phalanx School in Munich, he met Gabriele Münter. The two were romantically linked for over a decade before moving to Murnau, Germany together in 1908. At this time, Murnau was becoming well-known for its art nouveau architecture and unique style of living.

Located in Bavaria, it is a small town with only 7,000 inhabitants that still has some buildings that were designed by artist Hermann Obrist (who also worked on the preservation of St. Mary's Church). In fact, there are over 20 buildings listed as historic monuments or protected cultural landmarks because of their beauty or historical significance—and many more still standing today!

Conclusion

This summary is a great way to introduce students to Kandinsky’s work and influence. The first two paragraphs give a general overview of his life and career, but it quickly becomes more specific as we dive into the different periods he experienced. For example, did you know that he was born in Moscow but grew up in Siberia? And did you know his first abstract paintings were exhibited at the Salon des Indépendants in Paris? These facts are important for students because they help them understand why he was so drawn towards these places later on—they provided him with inspiration!