Vassili Kandinsky is considered the first abstract painter. His work influenced countless artists, including Miro, Arp and Sophie Tauber. Portrait of an Artist: Vassili Kandinsky explores the creations of this Russian master. Kandinsky first studied art as a fulfillment of his liberal education. Introduced to the school of Impressionism through a Monet exhibit, the young artist was forever changed. But Kandinsky soon moved beyond the scope of the popular movement and created his own style. His blobs of paint and streaks of color became abstraction. Kandinsky's geometric experiments were the cause of great controversy at the time. But, his legacy has become one of the most important in the modern art world. ~ Sarah Ing, Rovi
