Kandinsky's Art and Musical Influence

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How did Wassily Kandinsky’s synesthesia influence his artwork?

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He used colors to represent the sounds he heard.

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What inspired Kandinsky’s painting "Impression III (Konzert)"?

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A concert by his friend, composer Arnold Schoenberg

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Why did Kandinsky believe abstract art was more powerful?

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He believed abstract forms communicated more directly.

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What event first inspired Kandinsky to leave his law career and pursue art?

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An exhibition of Monet's haystack paintings.

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Which artistic movements influenced Kandinsky's work? Options: Cubism, Fauvism, Symbolism, and Neo-Impressionism; Realism and Impressionism only; Surrealism and Pop Art; Baroque and Rococo

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Cubism, Fauvism, Symbolism, and Neo-Impressionism

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Which color did Kandinsky compare to the sound of a trumpet?

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Light warm red

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Kandinsky described simple compositions as...

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Melodic and clear.

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What was the purpose of Kandinsky's "Composition" series?

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To combine sound, color, and form into pure, abstract art.

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Why is "Composition VIII" compared to music?

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The painting uses shapes and colors like musical chords and melodies.

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What was Kandinsky's ultimate goal in his artwork?

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To create paintings that felt like music -- expressing his soul.