upward vassily kandinsky

upward vassily kandinskyUpward is a work by the Russian painter Vassily Kandinsky, a pioneer of abstract art. This modestly sized canvas reveals a colourful and dynamic world, reflecting the Bauhaus period, when the artist sought to go beyond the boundaries of figurative representation. The painting is dominated by varied geometric shapes and bright colours, creating a striking play of contrasts. Curved and straight lines blend harmoniously, accentuating the visual rhythm of

represented by a circle with warm

an arrangement linked to Klee's metaphorical statement: "The mask represents art and behind it is the man

At the heart of the composition

refined aspect of the work

Soft and Hard is an iconic work of abstract art

the young painter created dozens of works about his travels and encounters

centred on the geometric shapes of the houses and trees

In the distance

The abstract painting is part of a series of lithographs made by Kandinsky during his time at the Bauhaus

This work is one of a series of four vertical lithographs devoted to precious stones

he suddenly became attached to this small fishing village and bought a house there

Van Gogh uses vivid colours and expressive brushstrokes to bring to life the splendour of the red poppies and the surrounding greenery