“Observing sea, sky and stars, I sought to indicate their plastic function through a multiplicity of crossing verticals and horizontals. Impressed by the vastness of Nature, I was trying to express its expansion, rest and unity.”
Quote by Piet Mondrian
Work
Plastic art and pure plastic art, 1937, and other essays, 1941-1943
This book is a compilation of essays that delve into the concepts and theories of plastic art, exploring its evolution and significance from 1937 to 1943. more
Author
Piet Mondrian
Piet Mondrian (March 7, 1872 – February 1, 1944) was a Dutch painter and a key figure in the De Stijl movement, renowned for his geometric abstract art. Initially influenced by Impressionism and Cubism, he developed Neoplasticism, a style using straight lines, right angles, and primary colors (red, yellow, blue) plus non-colors (black, white, gray). His iconic works like Composition with Red, Yellow, and Blue sought universal harmony through simplification. Mondrian's ideas profoundly impacted modern art, design, and architecture. He spent his final years in New York, creating vibrant pieces like Broadway Boogie Woogie, reflecting jazz rhythms. His legacy endures as a pioneer of abstraction, influencing fields from fashion to digital art. more
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