10 Amazing Facts about Wassily Kandinsky - Art History School

[@andyokus5735]

I saw an exhibit of most of Kandinsky's work at the Atlanta Art Museum way back in the early 80's. What amazed me was the pre-painting blueprints of all his works. Every line drawn out like an architect. His paintings were not " free form " in any way. Every line, circle, shape and color were all pre-chosen and carefully laid out. Just like his clothing. The exhibit was most enlightening. I felt very honored and especially blessed to have been able to see his inner workings of the man I admired so much.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Sounds like a great exhibition.

[@bryngerard4334]

If you want a deeper insight then the letters between him and Miro are worth reading

[@yilmanbabilonia]

I went to the Guggenheim in NYC and saw his exhibition there and I was speechless. I have never felt so connected with any other artist or paintings. His work just spoke to me. I'm a science guy but I go to art to relax. It was the best experience I've had in a museum. The way the exhibit was set up to match the Guggenheim architecture was the cherry on the top.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Yes, Kandinsky is very special. One day I'll get to the Guggenheim. Cheers

[@blasterman789]

I can gaze at a Kandinsky painting for hours. His work was brilliant.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

I was in the Pompidou Centre in Paris yesterday in a room full of Kandinsky's. They are even better in the flesh.

[@kirkferguson5821]

Fact number 20 he was tortured by the nazis and was so pettrified he came back as a bully called buzzy.

[@erinstanger416]

Kandinsky is my favorite artist. I have several prints of his paintings in my home. It’s a dream of mine to see one in person.

[@pramilajalan8292]

Absolutely

[@pmarkhill519]

Absolutely! 💖

[@normanmerrill1241]

One of my favorite painters...I paint...I’m 72 and I look at his work frequently for inspiration..your presentation was informing and added to my appreciation for him...thank you

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you enjoyed the video, good luck with the painting.

[@HarryMileman]

Bit old init

[@melaniecook2235]

@@HarryMileman I’m 60. Bit old init. How old are you? 12? I’m grateful for every single day. My son died recently, he was 37.

[@AnnieFuAr]

My heart broke at hearing he died in obscurity ☹️ But I love how much he contributed to the art world and how admired he is today, thank you for teaching us about his life! I knew nothing of it! Also I love how he got dressed up to paint. Maybe every time he painted was a big event for him?

[@ArtHistorySchool]

He was a very interesting character. I'm glad you liked the video. Cheers

[@ArtCurator2020]

Dear Ana: Don't feel so sorry for him. It sounds like he was a "trust fund baby" who never really needed to work for a living, so he was hardly a "starving artist". The fact that he even wore suits while he painted showed how he flaunted his affluence. I love Kandinsky's work too, but it sounds like painting is what he did while he wasn't spending his inheritance.

[@tessellatiaartilery8197]

Brilliant video, I learned a lot. Thank you very much for another fantastic lesson. And your suit looks great, very dapper, Kandinsky would give you a big thumbs up too for sure!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Thanks again!

[@erinstanger416]

Kandisky is my favorite artist. I have several of his prints hanging on my walls.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

That's great.

[@VisualFeast7557]

My TOP 3 most favorite painter of all time. The pure definition of controlled chaos.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Yes, he is brilliant, who is your favourite painter?

[@bingo1232]

Thank You (excellent video). As long as lovers of modern art exist, they will appreciate and revere the genius (and joy) of Wassily Kandinsky!!!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

I think you are right, he was something special.

[@PeterWoodstorrechianca]

For me this is the best channel on youtube, I have learned so much and I am 73

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Really pleased you enjoy my videos.Cheers

[@suepringle6642]

I love how you bring the human factors of the artist to the forefront and I get to "know" them and the art they created. Thanks!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Really pleased you like the way I create my videos. Much appreciated. Cheers

[@maggiesanderson9630]

I started this series with Kandinsky, a favourite of mine. Brilliantly put together. Looking forward to following you.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

I'm glad you're following the videos, I've got one coming out on Warhol tomorrow. Hope you'll like it. Cheers Paul

[@sabrinanascimento5248]

That’s why I listen to music as I paint. Thank you Paul.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

You are welcome

[@debbiepollock8458]

What a wonderful presentation of a great artist and his life.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Many thanks

[@wysiwyg2489]

Actually, Kandinsky was amazed with the fact that you can read a music partiture and play it anywhere in the world, as opposed to languages. He synthetized this concept with the idea that white and black dots can transmit feelings and emotions. This was the drive that made him experiment with his art and gradually move away from established forms, to an abstract medium to transmit feelings and emotions. Just for that, he was one of the most underrated genius of the last century. Picasso concerning shape, Matisse concerning color and Kandinsky concerning the concept.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

That is a very interesting comment. He was very much a genius.

[@wysiwyg2489]

@@ArtHistorySchool These concepts are in his books, Concerning the Spiritual in Art and Point and Plane to Plane. There is a great book in Spanish called Retrospective View which contains some of his letters to Gabrielle and fragments of other books which clearly picture -No pun intented- his thinking.

[@danielbecker5407]

Thanks!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Hi Daniel, many thanks for your contribution, much appreciated. Cheers

[@nuttynanny9499]

Hi Paul, I wish you well in your new venture. I am relatively new to art, I decided to learn to draw because I needed a couple of new hobbies as I am getting more house bound. I love your art tutorials because you have such passion. My favourite artist is Monet and I don't get abstract art at all but it is interesting all the same to learn about different artists so shall look forward to all your tutorials.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Well, thank you for watching my tutorials, I do enjoy making them and it's nice to get feedback. Paul

[@AmenYeshua]

Also enjoy Monet and the Impressionists.

[@HurleyDeanSandpointIdaho]

Wonderful artist. Love his work. I really like your videos. Informative and to the point. Thank You. Hi from Sandpoint, Idaho USA.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Thank you very much! Cheers from Somerset, England

[@59jaguar]

Gabriell munter is one of my favorite artists. I was amazed at how fresh the colors of her paintings are and seeing them in person was best.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

She was a great artist and very under rated.

[@59jaguar]

Artist in School I briefly worked as an exhibit tech a long while ago at the Milwaukee museum of art and they had a few of her pieces. My favorite was a painting on glass that she did. Thanks for these great videos.

[@stanzadan]

Always a pleasure to hear about all topics from u here, enjoying every moment of it

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Many thanks

[@queseapaz]

You are so amazing explaining all this with such passion!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Thank you! 😊

[@peggyjaeger9280]

Enjoyed the presentation. Short and to the point. Liked your pleasant voice and spiffy suit!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Thank you kindly!

[@alisturkericmacnanty159]

As always, such great information!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you think so! Thank you

[@belindahugheslifestyle]

Hey Paul. I've seen Kandinsky's works in different media and enjoy them immensely. Thank you for bringing the artist to life, with his suits, historical era, personal life story, and professional contacts and progression. My favorite details are the musical & spiritual inspiration and the Blue Rider group. Looking forward to the next video. Bright blessings.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you enjoyed the video, he was a wonderful painter. Cheers

[@sharonjack7239]

Another excellent video by YOU. Thank you so much!! USA

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Thank you very much! Cheers from England

[@mrunalikolekar2121]

Truly amazing connectivity between music and painting. I love music but have not much knowledge of paintings still liked it.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Interesting concept painting music, as it is means painting the visual equivalent of something that is experienced but not seen.

[@7sevo7]

Incredible paintings. A few years ago i went to see the Kandinsky exhibit at the Guggenheim Museum in NYC. I listened to the accompanying audio guide and went from the top of the spiral all the way to the last painting at the bottom. I was blown away by his genius.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Yes, he was a much underrated painter

[@bethwiegand2957]

Amazing!!! Love your cast. Presentation is striking.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers

[@chrishoo2]

I’m greatly surprised by how much I enjoyed & appreciated this video!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

That's great. Cheers

[@6MerenRe]

We like your video very much. You speak very clearly and slowly so my kids could focus and understand the topic. Thank you.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad it was helpful! Cheers

[@tritzispoosa]

Fantastic videos. Thank you so much it really is fuelling back my creative energy which has laid dormant now for several years.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Thanks, glad your creative juices are flowing again.

[@peggyryan2851]

Each of your videos are a gift to me. I appreciate it all the more during the pandemic. Thank you.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

You are so welcome

[@sylvain_st_pierre_2019]

Definitly enjoy all your videos. Thank you.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

I'm glad you like them. Cheers

[@arturobyrdbarcenas2551]

Thank you. I wish I had explained this theme to my fellow classmates as clear as you did.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Perhaps you should show them the video next time. Cheers Paul

[@ShelleeGraham]

Awesome video and history lesson on Mr. Kandinsky. I really enjoyed it and I learned so much from the facts you presented about him. Thank YOU, Mr. Priestly!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Mazuto808]

great vid man, these are keepin me going

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad to hear it! Keep smiling. Tomorrow will be a good day.

[@SaltLake180]

Thank you so much for the short informative introduction to the painter. I wish you could describe one of his paintings too.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

You are very welcome

[@markbenner1857]

Love Kandinsky's abstractions but recently have really become enamored with his landscapes - which when viewed provide a sense of Kandinsky's brilliance with color. But even as his work prior to the Blue Ryder period became more abstract, show Kandinsky's superb drawing ability. In one of several books I own of Kandinsky, he recounts how one day coming home to his studio saw one of his paintings through the window lit differently than he was used to viewing it, inspired him to create the more abstract paintings he would become famous for.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

You are very right, he was an immense artist, much under-rated.

[@lidiaadobato7822]

I enjoyed this video a lot. I didn't know anything about Kandinsky. Thanks!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@fatoomgierdien2181]

A fantastic and informative video which I love. Thank you much for this channel.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers

[@susandilaudo9534]

My absolute favorite artist of all time.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Yes, he is a wonderful artist, I like his work too

[@rosannavitale9922]

Deeply appreciated. Thank you. Serenity.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Thank you

[@lunamarie1162]

First time ever seeing his work. I LOVE IT through and through.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Thanks

[@lunamarie1162]

@@ArtHistorySchool you are very welcome Sir🙏

[@moniqueneagle7091]

Thank you so much for sharing this precious information.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lanceburris7850]

I always find your presentations informative and entertaining. I say this as a painter and writer.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Wow, thank you! Cheers

[@elsaweber4323]

So helpful and illuminating. Many thanks for this wonderful art history lesson.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

You're very welcome!

[@ReadingThing]

Brilliant video as usual! Thank you again!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers

[@latavarma6980]

WOW! Such vivid colours

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Cheers

[@JeremyThomas_Environmentarian]

Thank you for another well said tragic tale about an artist I knew not enough about. The last bit hit me...

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you enjoyed the video, despite the end bit. Cheers

[@SB-qs9zu]

Short and sweet video! Well presented. Thank you, Sir.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

You are welcome

[@flipehbiscuit]

Your video was so much more interesting than the PowerPoint I was given to present. Great format (10 Amazing Facts) and visuals of the paintings as you discussed Kandinsky's life. Thank you!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

I know what you mean about Powerpoint, glad you liked the video, I hope your students did too. Paul

[@PaulfromChicago]

Thanks buddy. I had wondered why looking at Kandinskys felt similar to listening to music.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers

[@terrenceburton7903]

Paul......I love the threads man. Very dapper....

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Yeah, many thanks. Cheers

[@ranradd]

Nicely told. Thanks.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

You're welcome

[@carolbrusa2270]

Excellent ! Congratulations from Argentina

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Thank you very much! Cheers from England

[@Beegee1952]

One of my favorite artists!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Mine too

[@lucretiaonutube]

Very clearly presented. Thank you

[@ArtHistorySchool]

You are very welcome, please tell your friends about my channel. Cheers Paul

[@susanfield2444]

Facinating video. Very enjoyable.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Many thanks!

[@jennyhughes4474]

Thank you for this, I didn't know much of his history.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers

[@jackkurasik8371]

Sir a great video very well presented I enjoy watching it and listening I would like to point out to one important fact about the great painter which was not mentioned Kandinsky had a rare ability called Synesthesia that means connecting two senses together When he heard music he could see colours and shapes in his minds eye So certain sounds were connected to certain colours like trumpets to colour yellow or lower tones of bass to darker blue So that how it is with a group of instruments Also by hearing certain notes on a single instrument that would create splashes of colours different for each note That ability is the most envied among artists Most of people would love to have it cause its an unreal experience There is study being done on a large scale about this phenomenon Babies can develop this ability and very young children if properly trained That helped him to create these wonderful paintings He played music and was a gifted violin player in his teenage years That All makes sense This condition is found mostly among artists like musicians painters designers But even people who are not into arts have this ability not even realizing it A lot of them think there is something wrong with them or that it's no big deal cause they think that everyone has it That's not the case only 4 percent of people have it So that's like winning lotto jackpot and not knowing about it

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Yes, I was aware of his Synaesthesia. You can see, when reading his book on the Spiritual in Art that a lot of his theories would not have been possible without the condition.

[@jackkurasik8371]

@@ArtHistorySchool Absolutely That condition is a blessing 99 percent of people would love to get it It can be developed but only in young babies

[@anneaagaard6010]

Brilliant! Thank you! I will definitely be watching all the videos... 🙏💐

[@ArtHistorySchool]

That's great. Really pleased you enjoyed the video. I hope you enjoy the rest.

[@heliospantazis216]

@@ArtHistorySchool n0

[@mohdyusufansari5138]

The way you explained..you are really awesome and helpful too.. thankyou

[@ArtHistorySchool]

So nice of you. Cheers

[@garywilloughby6893]

I am so glad I found this channel thank you

[@ArtHistorySchool]

You are very welcome.

[@composer7325]

Excellent video, thank you.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you liked it! Cheers

[@composer7325]

It was brilliant. A very happy Christmas.

[@sylviagiordano1234]

Thank you so much!!! Always grateful for this chanel!!!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

You are so welcome

[@jimmhughey1006]

Your presentations are wonderful...thank you

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you like them! Cheers

[@directoriofundacioncaravan6350]

Thank you for this and other videos that bring close the remarkable artists and their works of art.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

You are very welcome

[@karllieck9064]

I liked your presentation. So lovely. Thank you very much.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

That's great, really pleased you enjoyed my video. Cheers

[@Moving_Forward247]

thank you for an informative video

[@ArtHistorySchool]

You're welcome

[@elenavolk8626]

Замечательный проект. Полный информации, изложенной в логической последовательности. Удобоваримый английский. Для детей просто находка, для взрослых быстрое повторение пройденного. Большое спасибо!!!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Спасибо за добрый комментарий. С наилучшими пожеланиями из Англии

[@christinabartnik2650]

Love your videos! Thanks for all you do.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

You are so welcome! Cheers

[@theredpilgrim]

Thanks a lot! Great information , very well explained, I love Kandinsky !

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you enjoyed the video, hopefully you'll check out the rest in the series. Cheers Paul

[@theredpilgrim]

Artist in School of course I love your Channel! 💯✔✔✔

[@latha9605196506]

Really enjoyed ... great useful video..

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad it was helpful! Pleased you enjoyed it. Cheers Paul

[@mariapetrovsky6110]

Best Art History videos!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Cheers

[@jildamorera8400]

Loved your video! I am hooked & I have subscribed!!! Found you on a middle school teacher site...will def. use your videos to help my young artists better understand Art History!! Thank you!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

That's great, I have quite a few on my KZbin channel; kzbin.info I hippie your children enjoy them. Cheers Paul

[@ginacrusco234]

The photographs of figures abstracted into line drawings were revelatory!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

The Bauhaus must have been a great place to experience

[@i_see1997]

Quite good!! Thanks.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you liked it!

[@marijadrake]

Thank you, this is short and useful video!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad it was helpful!

[@fairuzmaileen5691]

Abstract master 🖤🖤🖤love his works

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Yes, he was great

[@Skrelnick222]

That was great. Thanks.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnpaulsecond4626]

thankyou for illuminating lesser known facts about Kandinsky; there seems to be a cross linkage between his work and the fauvists who just preceded him in Paris. But Kandinsky took it as you say to the next level of the abstract across music and spirituality, with colour. i wonder what a teacher like Goethe's response would be.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

I'm sure he would have appreciated his work.

[@robbieslater1951]

Fascinating 🎨😊💜

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Cheers

[@exeltranquilitymashallahsu6226]

Thank you for this wonderful visual reminder!!!!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

You are very welcome

[@michaeljohns8817]

GREAT LECTURE !!!!!! THANKS 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you liked it! Cheers

[@lolisanam]

I appreciated your presentation 😊 thanks!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

That's great, thank you

[@jaycee9981]

Wow he's art is very detailed by using colours

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Certainly is.

[@AngelaJulbe-Saca]

Interesting thx for sharing sir.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

You are welcome

[@donnamcardle8928]

Love your videos

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Thank you

[@MakaAkan]

My class thought your presentation on Kandinsky was WONDERFUL!! :) Thx, Keya Academy (Orlando,Fl)

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad your class enjoyed Kandinsky, you'll have to show them the other art history videos on my channel, kzbin.info Give my regards to your class. Kind regards Paul

[@magurru2842]

Muchas gracias . Perfecto para conocer al gran artista además de mejorar el inglés de mis alumnos.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Eso es genial, dale a tus estudiantes mis mejores deseos. Saludos Paul

[@robertterrell3065]

Kandinski was a major influence on my work since I first learned about him in art school in the 1970s. And, would you consider doing a video of Gabriel Munter? I didn't learn a thing about her until just a few years ago. That's a sad thing because I believe she was a superior artist in her own right :) I'd love to learn as much about her as I can, and perhaps see more of her paintings. I have a board on Pinterest dedicated to her - and to Kandinski, too, of course. And, to many other artists, as well. If I had the access to all the images i now have on my Pinterest site, wow! Art History would have been so much more relevant for my own development as an artist.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Yes Kandinsky was an amazing artist. I think you have a point about Gabriel Munter, she was a brilliant painter. As regards Munter, I'm afraid I have a lot of artists on my list at the moment, but maybe in the future. Cheers Paul

[@mariamaragonesjust2150]

I liked so much,I didn't now about life of Kandinsky,thank you well don!!👏👏😍

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@viajerosdeltiempo4992]

Thank you, your classes are great!! 💕👏👏👏👏👏

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Glad you like them! Thanks

[@annecoyle7098]

I love this clip it will be Perect for the kids at school. thank you

[@ArtHistorySchool]

That's great, I hope your kids enjoy it too. Cheers Paul

[@99thehighstreet69]

Great.Love it.Thankyou.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Cheers.

[@reynaldocastaneda4712]

Thank you, sir!

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Very welcome!

[@marysierra8616]

Excelente. Gracias

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Cheers

[@jonathanpoole5316]

This is a very tough lesson. You can be that thorough, understanding, interested, committed and dedicated and prolific and f**ing profound, subject to the fates and the furies and you die in obscurity only for everyone else to catch up later. The super tasteful French took us Brancusi but remained blind to Kandinsky. Your excellent presentation was brilliant and I learned something. I always thought or imagined that he had been a runaway success during his lifetime, but then to be labelled "degenerate" is a certain level of recognition and that period of art in Germany was really pushing the envelope. Did he work on colour theory alongside or with Paul Klee or were they thinking about it separately?

[@ArtHistorySchool]

They worked together at the Bauhaus before the Nazis shut it down in 1933.

[@jao1525]

Wonderful presentation about one of the greats - along with Klee, Macke and Marianne what’s-her-name

[@ArtHistorySchool]

Cheers

[@NEOMASS0]

Wow i thought this whole time you were in front of that living room, but it's a green screen. Great narration, watched the whole thing.

[@ArtHistorySchool]

The wonders of green screen. Glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers