"Wassily Kandinsky�s contributions as a theorist were arguably more influential on modern art than any of his paintings. In Concerning the Spiritual in Art, first published in 1914, Kandinsky both promotes and defends a form of art in which painters express themselves in abstract terms independent of the material world around them, much as musicians do. Divided into two parts, �About General Aesthetic� (including an examination of geometrical forms) and �About Painting� (a discussion of the psychology of color and ...
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"Wassily Kandinsky�s contributions as a theorist were arguably more influential on modern art than any of his paintings. In Concerning the Spiritual in Art, first published in 1914, Kandinsky both promotes and defends a form of art in which painters express themselves in abstract terms independent of the material world around them, much as musicians do. Divided into two parts, �About General Aesthetic� (including an examination of geometrical forms) and �About Painting� (a discussion of the psychology of color and the language and form of color), Concerning the Spiritual in Art offers an insight into the mind of one of the most renowned of all abstract painters and a preview of the art that he was to produce in the years to come. Russian painter WASSILY KANDINSKY (1866�1944), one of the most famous artists of the 20th century, pioneered abstract art. His other books include Point and Line to Plane and Kandinsky, Complete Writings on Art."
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This can be a fast read if you are just looking to skim the surface of Kandinsky's ideas or a deep see exploration of his creative concepts. I first came across selections from this in my graduate seminar class, but I would recommend this read to anyone who has an interest in art and creative expression. Possibly dense at times the overall volume is a quick read worth re-reading to savor and juicy bits. I have passed this along to friends, other artists, musicians, and students. Kandinsky's writing enriches his imagery, but you don't have to be a fan of modern or abstract work to enjoy the writing and concepts addressed in the book.