{"product_id":"pointy-black-by-wassily-kandinsky-1931","title":"Pointy black by Wassily Kandinsky, 1931","description":"\u003cp\u003eWassily Kandinsky’s Pointy black (1931) is a confident statement from the master of non‑objective painting at the height of his late, Bauhaus‑era refinement. The Russian‑born pioneer of abstraction uses color, line, and geometry not to picture the visible world, but to orchestrate a visual rhythm—one that balances structure with movement and seeks a kind of spiritual resonance. Angular motifs and bold contrasts give the composition its taut, poised energy, emblematic of the interwar avant‑garde’s embrace of abstraction as a central artistic language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum‑quality fine art print of Pointy black, produced with richly pigmented inks on acid‑free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. The Unique Maps Co. prints are available in a range of sizes with optional conservation‑grade framing. Personalization and customization are welcome—choose margins or full‑bleed, add a custom caption, or select from curated frame profiles to complement your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Kandinsky (1866–1944) helped define modern abstraction, co‑founding influential movements and teaching at the Bauhaus, where his ideas about color theory and “inner necessity” shaped a generation of designers and painters. By 1931 he had honed a distinct visual vocabulary that fused geometric rigor with lyrical line, communicating mood and harmony without relying on recognizable subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artwork and its moment: Painted during the interwar years, Pointy black reflects a period of intense experimentation across Europe, when artists explored non‑representational languages to express emotion, intellect, and the subconscious. Kandinsky’s composition—anchored by assertive black forms—suggests shifting vectors and counterpoints, like a musical score unfolding across space. Its careful balance of order and spontaneity speaks to the era’s search for new structures amid uncertainty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor, style, and why to own it: The palette revolves around deep blues and inky blacks, sharpened by verdant greens and enlivened by flashes of red against softened, pale passages. Smoothly blended grounds meet crisply defined strokes; sharp diagonals converse with floating orbs and arcs, creating depth and dynamism without literal subject matter. As a print, it’s a striking focal point for contemporary interiors—equally at home in minimalist, mid‑century, and Bauhaus‑inspired settings—bringing sophistication and a serene, musical cadence to any wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA timeless choice for modern‑art lovers, this fine art print makes a thoughtful gift for birthdays, housewarmings, weddings, or to mark holidays like Christmas, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day—perfect for anyone who appreciates bold color, elegant geometry, and the enduring legacy of 20th‑century design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e a different size, a different colour, a special frame \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e then please \u003ca href=\"\/it\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact me\u003c\/a\u003e. I usually respond within a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see an example of my fine art personalisation service in the fifth image. Zoom in and take a look. My personalised artwork is always very well received. Take a look at \u003ca href=\"\/it\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003emore examples of personalisation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also choose to \u003cem\u003eage\u003c\/em\u003e your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out \u003ca href=\"\/it\/pages\/sepia-aged-maps\"\u003elots of examples of other aged artwork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 16x16in (40x40cm) version of this art print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn't available online, please \u003ca href=\"\/it\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/it\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My \u003ca href=\"\/it\/pages\/map-finishes-framed-canvas\"\u003estandard frames\u003c\/a\u003e come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and \u003ca href=\"\/it\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex\/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58377790718336,"sku":"UM00310639A","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58377790751104,"sku":"UM00310640A","price":227.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58377790783872,"sku":"UM00310641A","price":238.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58377790816640,"sku":"UM00310642A","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58377790849408,"sku":"UM00310643A","price":227.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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