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Wassily Kandinsky

Concerning the Spiritual in Art

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1911

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Essay Topics

1.

What does Wassily Kandinsky mean by “spiritual”? Do you feel he defines this concept adequately? Why or why not?

2.

Why is spirituality the supreme value in art, according to Kandinsky? Why is it more important than technique?

3.

How does Kandinsky define form, and how does it relate to color? Consider his discussion in Chapter 6.