Kandinsky's Black Lines

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The style of Kandinsky’s Black Lines does not have a restriction on color or an order of construction like Cubism. It does not have strong geometric abstraction either. This piece is not based off of logic, just off of inner feelings and sensitivity. This, like most of Kandinsky’s work, is more dream-bound and not earthly. This piece has a magic working below the surface that wants to be seen by the viewer. There is not a one-point perspective because the boundaries are filled with energy. The energy is based off of freedom within the lines, shapes, and color. The picture is put together in a perfect way to show the color as a thick blob that melts over everything like a slippery mess. There are no boundaries for the color because the color itself is too overwhelming to be controlled. These colors have no narration, just a chaotic form that creates its own reality. Black Lines has a lot of excitement expressed through the quick movement of the objects. It also has a calm emotion from some of the circular shapes. Some shapes are solid while others are sketchy, making the viewer feel indecisive about their mood. Could this have been what Kandinsky was trying to get across to the audience? Did he want everyone to feel the same emotion? Could these shapes of lines and color create a deeper mood or revelation? Black Lines is Kandinsky’s first true non-objective painting. It is full of vibrant color that enhances depth in layers. The painting is full of frantic lines that create two dimension awareness to the viewer. The main lines of the painting are the bold black lines. The black lines keep a small amount of order by divided it into separate pieces. However the black lines also create an unbalanced appearance because they are not spaced out evenly. The black lines though do appear to be in a specific order because they keep the viewer’s
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