Color Study of Squares

This artwork, known as 'Colour Study of Squares' by Wassily Kandinsky, is an abstract composition consisting of twelve distinct squares arranged in a four-by-three grid. Inside each square is a set of concentric circles, which appear to have been hand-painted with varying degrees of texture and layering. The shapes are intentionally irregular, with soft, organic edges that suggest an expressionist approach to color theory and geometric abstraction.

The colour palette is exceptionally vivid, utilizing high-contrast pairings of primary and secondary colours such as deep reds, brilliant yellows, cobalt blues, emerald greens, and rich purples. Many of the circles are bordered by dark, charcoal-toned rings that help define their shapes against the backgrounds. Some of the circular centres feature white, black, or light pink highlights, adding depth and focus to the individual squares. The overall style is characteristic of early 20th-century modernist painting, emphasizing the emotional resonance of colour and form over literal representation.