Wassily Kandinsky: 6 Minute Art History Video

This video explores the life and art of Wassily Kandinsky, highlighting his transition from a law career to becoming a pioneering artist influenced by Impressionism and the Bauhaus movement. It delves into his techniques, such as woodblock printing and his use of color, possibly influenced by synesthesia. The video also covers his time at the Bauhaus school, the impact of Nazi Germany on his work, and his final years in France. Kandinsky's legacy continues to inspire artists today.

What art movement influenced Kandinsky's early work?

• Futurism

• Surrealism

• Impressionism

• Cubism

Which artist's work inspired Kandinsky to pursue art?

• Henri Matisse

• Claude Monet

• Pablo Picasso

• Vincent van Gogh

What technique did Kandinsky use early in his career?

• Oil painting

• Woodblock printing

• Digital art

• Sculpture

What is synesthesia, which Kandinsky is believed to have had?

• A condition where one can taste colors

• A condition where one can see sounds

• A condition where one can hear colors

• A condition where one can smell sounds

Where did Kandinsky teach and develop a minimal art style?

• The Royal Academy

• The Bauhaus

• The Louvre

• The Art Institute of Chicago

What happened to Kandinsky's art during the Nazi regime?

• It was ignored

• It was sold at high prices

• It was banned and some works were destroyed

• It was celebrated and promoted

In which country did Kandinsky spend his final years?

• France

• Germany

• Russia

• Italy