Gentle Event
1928
About this artwork
This oil painting by Wassily Kandinsky, created in 1928, exemplifies his mature geometric abstract style developed during his tenure at the Bauhaus, where he explored the emotional and spiritual potential of abstract forms and colors.
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Wassily Kandinsky, a seminal figure in abstract art, taught at the Bauhaus school where he refined his theories on the psychological effects of color and form. "Gentle Event" reflects this period, demonstrating his belief that abstract compositions could convey inner spiritual truths, much like music evokes emotions without depicting specific objects. The seemingly disparate geometric elements are carefully arranged to create a harmonious, if abstract, narrative.
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Gentle Event
Wassily Kandinsky, 1928
