The German artist Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944) is considered to be the first entirely abstract artist. Prior to World War II, Kandinsky was part of the Expressionist group Der Blaue Reiter and later ...

Because there's more than one way, you know. Just ask the Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky. Late one night in 1908, he was walking through his studio and he saw an incredible picture. It was just ...

The film tells the story of artists Gabriele Münter and Wassily Kandinsky, the artists and lovers who helped found the ‘Blue Rider’ avant- garde movement of the early 20 th century.

Save guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account. Wassily Kandinsky loved music and could play the cello and the piano. His paintings were even inspired by music.

Wassily Kandinsky loved music and could play the cello and the piano. His paintings were even inspired by music. He literally saw colours when he heard music and heard music when he painted.