Strahlenlinien

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• Luiz asked

  I found a poster of this painting inside of a particle accelerator in Brazil where the scientists told me they feel inspired for Kandinsky to produce their science, which is invisible and abstract. I was wondering if there is any connection between this painting and the studies of the particles and scientific studies of particle accelerators and eletrons. Do you have any information abaout this? Thanks!

• Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen answered

  Hi Luiz, thanks for your question. In a very broad sense, I think, there is a connection. Kandinsky was not a scientist, but as many artists he was interested in the big questions of life, especially questions about the nature of reality - exactly those questions which scientists try to answer. Since the invention of photography, artists did not feel any longer obliged to find inspiration in visual reality, so they turned their attention to realities which cannot be seen with eye. Music is a clear example, because it is there and you cannot see it. But also the world of spiritualism, mathematics and science. When you search on 'art and science' you will probably find some interesting literature. Kind regards, Els

• Alisson asked

  Hello, I would like to know the actual dimensions of the artwork 'Strahlenlinien' by Wassily Kandinsky and the technique he used. Thank you.

• Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen answered

  Hi Alisson,
  
  This painting by Kandinsky is about 100cm high and 74cm wide. The artist painted this on a canvas using oil paint. You can find this, and other information, by clicking 'show all details' online.
  
  Best,
  Lisa