“Eight Times” by Wassily Kandinsky, created in 1929 in Alten/Dessau-alten, Germany, is an exemplary piece of Abstract Art. Rendered in oil on cardboard, this artwork measures 41.8 x 57.5 cm and is currently housed in the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nantes, Nantes, France. The genre of this artwork is abstract.
The artwork presents a composition of eight geometric shapes, specifically kites, arranged in a row along the lower edge of the canvas. Each kite gradually changes in size, creating a rhythmic progression from left to right. The background features a gradient transitioning from a dark, textured top to a light, smooth bottom, invoking a sense of depth and movement. A single horizontal line near the top balances the composition, adding a subtle contrast to the vertical arrangement of kites. The earthy color palette enhances the contrast between the elements, emphasizing Kandinsky’s mastery in blending geometrical precision with abstract expression.
