Lyrical (Lyrics)
- Artist
- Wassily Kandinsky
- Date
- 1911 ; Munich \/ Monaco , Germany
- Style
- Abstract art
- Genre
- Abstract
- Location
- Museum Boijmans van Beuningen
"Lyrical (Lyrics)" by Wassily Kandinsky, created in 1911 in Munich/Monaco, exemplifies his pioneering work in Abstract art within the Abstract genre. Kandinsky, a master of Expressionism, employs vibrant oil paints on canvas to evoke musicality and spiritual resonance. The title suggests a focus on lyrical, rhythmic qualities, aligning with Kandinsky’s interest in synesthesia and the intrinsic harmony of form and color. Technique-wise, the work emphasizes dynamic, gestural brushwork and complex layering, reflecting his search for the visual equivalent of musical lyrics.
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