--- product_id: 13251020 title: "Point and Line to Plane (Dover Fine Art, History of Art)" price: "€ 35.51" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/13251020-point-and-line-to-plane-dover-fine-art-history-art store_origin: SK region: Slovakia --- # Foundational abstract art theory Classic 1926 edition Insightful artistic terminology Point and Line to Plane (Dover Fine Art, History of Art) **Price:** € 35.51 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Unlock the blueprint of abstract art mastery with Kandinsky’s visionary guide! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Point and Line to Plane (Dover Fine Art, History of Art) - **How much does it cost?** € 35.51 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/13251020-point-and-line-to-plane-dover-fine-art-history-art) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Unique Visual Language:** Understand the proto-elements of painting—point, line, and plane—through Kandinsky’s own terminology. - • **Timeless Artistic Insight:** A must-have for art professionals and enthusiasts seeking to deepen their understanding of non-objective art. - • **Balance & Harmony Explored:** Learn how form, color, rhythm, and texture interplay to create dynamic visual balance. - • **Essential Bauhaus Influence:** Explore the core ideas from a leading figure of the Bauhaus movement and abstract expressionism. - • **Masterpiece of Modern Art Theory:** Dive into Kandinsky’s revolutionary concepts that shaped 20th-century abstract art. ## Overview Point and Line to Plane, originally published in 1926 by Wassily Kandinsky, is a seminal art theory book that dissects the fundamental elements of abstract painting. It presents a detailed analysis of how points, lines, and planes interact to form a unique visual language, influencing modern art and the Bauhaus movement. This edition remains a cornerstone for art historians, critics, and professionals passionate about the evolution of non-objective art. ## Description "I had the impression that here painting itself comes to the foreground; I wondered if it would not be possible to go further in this direction." Thus did the young Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) react to his first viewing of Monet's Haystack , included in an 1895 Moscow exhibit of French Impressionists. It was his first perception of the dematerialization of an object and presaged the later development of his influential theories of non-objective art. During study and travel in Europe, the young artist breathed the heady atmosphere of artistic experimentation. Fauvism, Cubism, Symbolism, and other movements played an important role in the development of his own revolutionary approach to painting. Decrying literal representation, Kandinsky emphasized instead the importance of form, color, rhythm, and the artist's inner need in expressing reality. In Point and Line to Plane , one of the most influential books in 20th-century art, Kandinsky presents a detailed exposition of the inner dynamics of non-objective painting. Relying on his own unique terminology, he develops the idea of point as the "proto-element" of painting, the role of point in nature, music, and other art, and the combination of point and line that results in a unique visual language. He then turns to an absorbing discussion of line — the influence of force on line, lyric and dramatic qualities, and the translation of various phenomena into forms of linear expression. With profound artistic insight, Kandinsky points out the organic relationship of the elements of painting, touching on the role of texture, the element of time, and the relationship of all these elements to the basic material plane called upon to receive the content of a work of art. Originally published in 1926, this essay represents the mature flowering of ideas first expressed in Kandinsky's earlier seminal book, Concerning the Spiritual in Art . As an influential member of the Bauhaus school and a leading theoretician of abstract expressionism, Kandinsky helped formulate the modern artistic temperament. This book amply demonstrates the importance of his contribution and its profound effect on 20th-century art. Review: Great book, one of the must have in library - Must have Review: Love Kandinsky - Kandinsky talks about the basic plane and how shapes relate to this plane. He focuses on balance and symmetry and how to achieve this. Great book to learn about balancing the plane and color harmonies. If you are into abstract art or Kandinsky, this is a great read. ## Features - POINT AND LINE TO PLANE - WASSILY KANDINSKY - 1979 EDITION - ART HISTORY ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #168,750 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #373 in Arts & Photography Criticism #529 in Individual Artists (Books) #694 in Art History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 251 Reviews | ## Images ![Point and Line to Plane (Dover Fine Art, History of Art) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/814ess8UppL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book, one of the must have in library *by N***A on March 27, 2026* Must have ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love Kandinsky *by C***J on December 3, 2013* Kandinsky talks about the basic plane and how shapes relate to this plane. He focuses on balance and symmetry and how to achieve this. Great book to learn about balancing the plane and color harmonies. If you are into abstract art or Kandinsky, this is a great read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ First book to read to master composition *by A***R on April 2, 2018* As engineering student till date, and wannabe photographer, i was introduced to this book by one of the best. This is where it starts. Very basics of composition. Must read for anyone who wants to understand basic principles of “elements” which in turn, form composition. Prepare to get bored ... and amazed at the same time. It takes serious amount of time to understand terminology this guy ia trying to establish, once you get it, it gets interesting. It’s funny, how much time it takes to digest something like this in 21st century, and how this guy established it so early. Good luck going through this !! -Rahul ## Frequently Bought Together - Point and Line to Plane - Concerning the Spiritual in Art - Pedagogical Sketchbook: Introduction by Sibyl Moholy-Nagy --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sk/products/13251020-point-and-line-to-plane-dover-fine-art-history-art](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/13251020-point-and-line-to-plane-dover-fine-art-history-art) --- *Product available on Desertcart Slovakia* *Store origin: SK* *Last updated: 2026-09-14*