{"product_id":"small-worlds-v-wassily-kandinsky","title":"Small Worlds V - Wassily Kandinsky","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1922 lithograph by Wassily Kandinsky, featuring a dynamic arrangement of geometric shapes and primary colours from his Small Worlds portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall Worlds V is a lithograph from the portfolio Kleine Welten (Small Worlds), produced by Wassily Kandinsky in 1922. During this period, Kandinsky was a teacher at the Bauhaus in Weimar, where his theoretical investigations into form and colour reached a high level of clarity. The portfolio consists of twelve prints, each exploring different techniques and visual languages, ranging from woodcuts to drypoints and lithographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this specific composition, Kandinsky employs a variety of geometric and organic shapes that float across a cream-coloured ground. Bold, black ink lines intersect with solid blocks of primary colours: red, yellow, and blue. The composition is balanced by the inclusion of textured grids and circular motifs, which create a sense of rhythmic movement. The artist uses these elements to construct a visual syntax where individual shapes function as autonomous units, yet contribute to a unified whole. The print demonstrates his interest in the relationship between the rational, geometric order and the intuitive, spontaneous gesture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKandinsky often compared his approach to painting with musical composition, viewing colours and shapes as notes on a staff. In Small Worlds V, the interplay of these elements suggests a complex, non-representational narrative. The work avoids traditional perspective, opting instead for a flat, graphic arrangement that emphasises the physical properties of the print medium. The inclusion of scattered black marks provides a sense of atmospheric depth, contrasting with the sharp edges of the squares and rectangles. This print remains a clear example of the artist's ability to synthesise disparate visual information into a coherent, balanced structure, reflecting his broader pedagogical goals at the Bauhaus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/resurrection-oskar-kokoschka\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eResurrection - Oskar Kokoschka — Oskar Kokoschka\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wassily Kandinsky","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58343504838991,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58343508967759,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58343509000527,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58343509033295,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58343509066063,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58343509098831,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58343509131599,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58343509164367,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58343509197135,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58343509229903,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58343509262671,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58343509295439,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Small-Worlds-V_Poster_CompositorV1_1785365008651.jpg?v=1785365764","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/small-worlds-v-wassily-kandinsky","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}