Painting with Troika

Painting with Troika

Wassily Kandinsky

18

oil

From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago

About this work

You see a colorful painting with geometric shapes and lines. It's interesting because the artist was part of a group that believed colors and shapes could evoke emotions. They thought about how people would feel when they looked at their art, and tried to create a certain mood. Look up the technique of glazing to learn more about how the artist created this effect.

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