HHere again we see Kandinsky working with simple shapes, though of the three pieces we chose this is definitely the most complex as far as objects used. The two most important shapes here are the vertical lines, as they set the stage for the feeling of assent that the panting, "Graceful Assent", is named after. The entire piece has a feeling of moving upwards, almost like the most abstractly drawn 2D scrolling game. There are a few key things that add to this effect. One is that the density of objects increases as you approach the top, making it feel as though they are all working their way up there. Another is that the vast majority of objects are placed on top of the horizontal lines, attributing to them a platform like quality and orienting us to see that top is 'correct' in the physics of this world. In fact, the only shapes underneath are either diamond shapes that appear to be arrows pointing upwards and sets of a few thin vertical lines which also ad to the directionality and overall sense of motion.