The artwork, named “Black-Red,” was created by Wassily Kandinsky in 1928 in Alten / Dessau-alten, Germany. The medium used for this piece is oil on canvas. The dimensions of the artwork are 55.8 x 44.8 cm, and it belongs to the Abstract Art movement. This particular artwork is categorized in the abstract genre.
“Black-Red” displays a vivid and dynamic composition. The background is predominantly red, which serves to magnify the central motif comprised of various geometric shapes and symbols arranged in an intricate, rhythmic pattern. The presence of contrasting colors, such as black, blue, yellow, and pink, intermingles energetically, creating a sense of depth and movement. The forms within the artwork are imbued with a sense of motion akin to musical rhythm, a hallmark of Kandinsky’s oeuvre, aiming to evoke emotional and spiritual responses. The use of straight and curved lines, along with circles and semicircles, contributes to the overall abstraction, inviting viewers to draw their interpretations and emotions upon observing the work.
