The Art Theory of Wassily Kandinsky, 1909-1928: The Quest for Synthesis

by Christopher Short

Kandinsky's theory of art has usually been treated as little more than a guide to help our understanding of his paintings. In contrast, this book attends primarily to the artist's writings on art; thus his art theory is treated on its own terms. Drawing on the diverse literature that has been written on Kandinsky's art and theory, the author demonstrates that while many different perspectives on his work have been identified, none holds the 'key'...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3039113992
• ISBN13: 9783039113996
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Peter Lang Ltd, International Academic Publis
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.8"