“For - to say a few words on technique - whereas the curved line was used predominantly for reasons of beauty, (Phidias, Michelangelo, Raphael, Rubens) it has been used more and more economically for reasons of truth (Millet, Monet, Paul Cézanne) until it will end as the straight line for reasons of Love. This will enable the art of the future to create an international form; a form understandable to all and vital enough to the expression of a general feeling of love in a monumental way. Such is the future.” WayHas BeensArtEndsReasonEnoughFeelingsFormUsedLinesExpressionInternationalTechniqueStraight LinesFew WordsRaphaelMonetRubensPhidias Author:Theo van Doesburg
“In all these products, whether iron bridges, locomotives, automobiles, telescopes, cottages, airport-hangars, funicular railways, skyscrapers, or children's toys, the will towards a new style expresses itself. The similarity of these examples to the new creations in art consists in the same striving for clear, pure form which expresses truth in the objects.” ChildrenArtFormClearStyleExampleCreationObjectsProductsPureStriveBridgesIronToysAirportsAutomobileSimilarityTelescopesCottagesRailwaySkyscraperLocomotives Author:Theo van Doesburg
“The complete and definitive work of art is created beyond one's individuality... ...The universal transcends such a level. Mere spontaneity has never created a work of art which possesses a lasting cultural value. The method leading to universal form is based upon calculations of measure and number.” ArtFormValuesLevelsNumbersArt IsUniversalMethodMereIndividualityLastingWorks Of ArtSpontaneityCalculations Author:Theo van Doesburg
