Sounds Like Kandinsky

The abstract artist Vassily Kandinsky’s world of sounds, shapes, and colors

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Centre Pompidou
"Color is the keyboard, the eyes are the harmonies, the soul is the piano with many strings. The artist is the hand that plays, touching one key or another, to cause vibrations in the soul."- Vassily Kandinsky

Kandinsky's rainbow

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Discover the foundations of his distinct abstract style

"The artist must train not only his eye but also his soul."- Vassily Kandinsky

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Inside his studio

Get a glimpse into Kandinsky's studio on the Seine

Inside Kandinsky's Studio in Neuilly

A private visit to the place where the artist created his last masterpieces

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Discover how he impacted the art world through his teaching and legacy

A new resource for teachers

A lesson plan that can be used by teachers in class or by students learning about Kandinsky

Which painting by Monet was a great inspiration to Kandinsky?
Haystacks
Haystacks, end of Summer (Claude Monet)
What does yellow sound like?
According to Kandinsky's color theory...
Trumpet
What was Kandinsky's job before he was a painter?
A lawyer
Portrait of Wassily Kandinsky (Anonymous)

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