What was Kandinsky famous for?

Kandinsky was famous for his work as an artist. The Russian-born painter and theorist dedicated his life to using abstract compositions of form and color to express deep emotion as well as to depict the language of music through visuals. He was part of a crucial moment in art history — the early 20th century — that influenced the rise of movements like Cubism. He embraced styles such as Surrealism and Fauvism and was a leading figure in bringing together Der Blaue Reiter, a group of avant-garde artists in Munich that included Paul Klee and Franz Marc. They explored spiritual concepts through their art as a response to the materialism of the time. Some of his most famous works include Composition VIII, Composition VII, Several Circles, The Blue Rider and Composition X. Shop a selection of Wassily Kandinsky art on 1stDibs.