The document discusses the art movement of Expressionism, centered in Germany from 1905 to the 1940s. Expressionism aims to express the inner state of the artist rather than accurately reproduce the subject. The movement was influenced by Symbolism, Fauvism, and Cubism. It also profiles the Russian-born French painter Wassily Kandinsky, credited as painting the first modern abstractions and believing art could visually express music.

1. [Russian-born French Expressionist Painter, 1866-1944] There is no must in art because art is free." ~ Wassily Kandinsky

2. Art Movement: Expressionism Centered in Germany, C.1905 to 1940's Expressionism is a style in which the intention is not to reproduce a subject accurately, but instead to portray it in such a way as to express the inner state of the artist. The movement is especially associated with Germany, and was influenced by such emotionally-charged styles as Symbolism , Fauvism , and Cubism .

3. About the ArtworK Picasso and Matisse have their 20th Century peer in Wassily Kandinsky (1886-1944). Kandinsky believed that art could visually express music, and is credited for painting the first modern abstractions. He was inspired by the radiantly colorful churches and homes of his native Russia. In “Farbstudie Quadrate,” color and rhythm make beautiful music together.

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