Wassily Kandinsky was a Russian-born French expressionist painter who believed that art is a free expression of the inner state of the artist, rather than an accurate reproduction of subjects. He is known for pioneering modern abstraction and sought to visually express music through color and form in his works. The document also notes the influence of expressionism on art, particularly in Germany, and highlights a classroom activity where second graders explored elements of art using color and shape.

1. [Russian-born French Expressionist Painter, 1866-1944] There is no must in art because art is free." ~ Wassily Kandinsky

2. Art Movement: Expressionism Centered in Germany, C.1905 to 1940's Expressionism is a style in which the intention is not to reproduce a subject accurately, but instead to portray it in such a way as to express the inner state of the artist. The movement is especially associated with Germany, and was influenced by such emotionally-charged styles as Symbolism , Fauvism , and Cubism .

3. About the ArtworK Picasso and Matisse have their 20th Century peer in Wassily Kandinsky (1886-1944). Kandinsky believed that art could visually express music, and is credited for painting the first modern abstractions. He was inspired by the radiantly colorful churches and homes of his native Russia. In “Farbstudie Quadrate,” color and rhythm make beautiful music together.

4. “ Objects damage pictures." "Colour is the key. The eye is the hammer. The soul is the piano with its many chords. The artist is the hand that, by touching this or that key, sets the soul vibrating automatically."

14. Second graders in mrs. noe’s art Studio Used “the elements of art” COLOR &shape We also Discussed complementary Colors To Create their own concentric rings