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“I think you too recognize the important relationship between philosophy and art, and it is just this relationship that most painters deny. The great masters do grasp it, unconsciously; but I believe that a painter's conscious spiritual knowledge will have a much greater influence upon his art, and that it would be due only to a weakness in him, or lack of genius, should this spiritual knowledge be harmful to his art.”

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Book:The new art--the new life: the collected writings of Piet Mondrian
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The new art--the new life: the collected writings of Piet Mondrian

The collected writings of Piet Mondrian, 'The new art--the new life,' offer a comprehensive look into the mind of one of the most significant figures in modern art. This volume includes a variety of texts, from early essays and lectures to later correspondence, illustrating Mondrian's evolving thoughts on abstract art and its role in society. The collection provides a deep understanding of Mondrian's artistic journey and his contributions to the De Stijl movement. more

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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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Book:A Treatise on Painting: the Painting Art
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