Vocab 1
communicating emotions through the use of only shapes and colors
abstract art
At what age did Kandinsky go to art school?
30
sharp, jagged, exciting lines and shapes
geometric lines
What type of artwork does he create?
paintings
the arrangement of opposite elements
contrast
Where was Kandinsky born?
Russia
the use of thick and thin lines and different sizes and shapes
variety
True or False: Are Kandinsky's paintings made up of lines and shapes?
true
red, yellow, and orange; tend to be overwhelming
warm colors
What neurological phenomenon does Kandinsky experience?
synesthesia
sits next to each other on the color wheel
analogous
Does Kandinksy listen to music while painting?
yes
meant to be the part of an artwork where the viewer's eyes are first attracted
emphasis
In addition to visual art, what other art does he enjoy?
music
the artists use of the area
space
Who was the first abstract artist?
Wassily Kandinsky
movement through the repetition of lines, shapes, and colors
rhythm
What did Kandinsky go to college for?
teaching
green, blue, and violet; uses to make a space seem larger
cool colors
How would you describe Kandinsky's art style?
abstract