Kandinsky, Wassily

Wassily Kandinsky was a pioneering Russian artist born in 1866, known for creating abstract paintings that emphasize colors and shapes to evoke emotions rather than depicting real objects. He believed art could express spiritual and emotional experiences directly. Kandinsky's innovative use of vibrant colors and geometric forms influenced modern art movements, particularly abstract art. His work marked a departure from traditional representational art, focusing instead on the inner feelings sparked by visual elements. As an influential theorist, he also wrote about how art can convey deeper spiritual truths through non-representational means.