Composition VIII
ArtistWassily Kandinsky
Year1923
MediumOil on canvas
LocationGuggenheim Museum, New York
About Composition VIII
A landmark of abstract art with geometric forms and bold colors. Kandinsky believed colors and shapes could express emotions directly. Created during his Bauhaus period. The circles, triangles, and lines interact like musical instruments in an orchestra.
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