Mondrian

Piet Mondrian was a key figure in the international avant-garde and a leading art theorist. He pursued a style of painting composed only of primary colors against a grid of black vertical and horizontal lines and a white base background. He cofounded De Stijl in 1917, which was committed to a strictly geometrical art of horizontals and verticals. This introductory book presents Mondrian's distinctive and pioneering oeuvre, an abiding inspiration for fashion, art, architecture, and design.

Format: Hardback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 29 October 2020
Publisher: Taschen GmbH

Piet Mondrian, a pivotal figure in the global avant-garde, possessed dual roles as an exceptional painter and a foremost art theorist whose impact continues to be felt today. His groundbreaking concept of "Neo-plasticism" saw him embrace a painting style characterized by the use of solely primary colors against a grid of black vertical and horizontal lines, with a white base background. Mondrian's vision was to create a society where art loses its standalone existence, serving instead as a means to attain the ultimate realization of "beauty." Throughout his career, Mondrian resided in various cities, including Amsterdam, Paris, London, and New York, drawing inspiration from the vibrant urban landscapes and the dynamic rhythms of modern music, particularly jazz. In 1917, he co-founded De Stijl, initially as a publication and subsequently evolving into a circle of practitioners dedicated to a rigorous and geometric art focused on horizontals and verticals. This introductory book showcases Mondrian's distinctive and pioneering artistic oeuvre, serving as an enduring source of inspiration for fashion, art, architecture, and design. From the album covers of White Stripes to the iconic dresses of Yves Saint Laurent, Mondrian's influence can be observed in numerous creative fields.

Weight: 562g
Dimension: 268 x 218 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783836553308