“Painting took on a fabulous strength and splendor; the object was discredited as an indispensable element of the picture.” ObjectsPaintingElementsIndispensableFabulousSplendorImpressionism Author:Wassily Kandinsky
“In every painting a whole is mysteriously enclosed, a whole life of tortures, doubts, of hours of enthusiasm and inspiration.” WholeInspirationHoursDoubtPaintingWhole LifeEnthusiasmTorture Book:Concerning the Spiritual in Art: And Painting in Particular Source: Concerning the Spiritual in Art: And Painting in Particular
“I really believe that I am the first and only artist to throw not just the 'subject' out of my paintings, but every 'object' as well.” FirstsBelieveWellsArtistSubjectsObjectsPainting Author:Wassily Kandinsky
“In your works, you have realized what I, albeit in uncertain form, have so greatly longed for in music. The independent progress through their own destinies, the independent life of the individual voices in your compositions, is exactly what I am trying to find in my painting.” TryingFormIndividualVoiceDestinyProgressPaintingIndependentCompositionUncertainIndependent Life Author:Wassily Kandinsky
“… lend your ears to music, open your eyes to painting, and … stop thinking! Just ask yourself whether the work has enabled you to “walk about” into a hitherto unknown world. If the answer is yes, what more do you want?” IfsThinkingWorldWantEyeAsksAnswersWalksInspiringPaintingEarsCreating ArtUnknown Worlds Author:Wassily Kandinsky
“With cold eyes and indifferent mind the spectators regard the work. Connoissers admire the "skill" (as one admires a tightrope walker), enjoy the "quality of painting" (as one enjoys a pasty). But hungry souls go hungry away. The vulgar herd stroll through the rooms and pronounce the pictures "nice" or "splendid." Those who could speak have said nothing, those who could hear have heard nothing.” MindSaidSoulEyeSpeakEnjoyRoomsQualityNiceHeardPaintingColdSkillsRegardHungryAdmireIndifferentVulgarSpectatorsSplendidHerdsWalkersPastiesCold Eyes Author:Wassily Kandinsky
“Of all the arts, abstract painting is the most difficult. It demands that you know how to draw well, that you have a heightened sensitivity for composition and for colors, and that you be a true poet. This last is essential.” KnowsWellsArtLastsDifficultKnow HowColorPaintingPoetDemandEssentialsDrawsAbstractCompositionSensitivityAbstract Painting Author:Wassily Kandinsky
