Composition Storm by Kandinsky

• Wassily Wassilyevich Kandinsky 1866-1944• Born in Russia• Educated as a lawyer, turned to art at 30• Father of PURE ABSTRACT ART• Felt art could express feelings through colors and

lines• Didn’t use specific titles – wanted viewers to come

up with their own interpretations• Compared art to composing music

Abstract Modern Art Project• Using oil pastels, draw the following on tag board (6”x9”) – press firmly

– One triangle– A zig-zag line– 3-5 wavy lines in a row– 3-5 straight lines in a row/column– 2 circles or other shapes– Add some dots and dashes Cover entire paper with cut up tissue paper – paint tissue paper with water as you goTissue paper will attach to your paper and bleed color onto itLet wet tissue paper sit for 5 minutesRemove tissue paper and mount artwork on colored paperMake sure to add a title and name to your artwork!