Piet Mondrian – 1930 - Composition in Red, Yellow, and Blue
The composition is characterized by the use of vertical and horizontal lines, arranged at right angles with a focus on three primary colors: blue, yellow, and red. Neutral colors, such as white, black, and gray, are also employed, creating a clear boundary within the design.
In this art, which emerged as a reaction against subjectivism in design, rounded lines, diagonals, and any elements that appeal to emotions have been excluded. Instead, elements that avoid emotional exaggeration have been introduced to achieve universal harmony.
DE STIJL MAGAZINE
In the De Stijl magazine published in 1918, a manifesto consisting of eight points was signed by Van Doesburg, Mondrian, Huszar, Vantongerloo, Van't Hoff, Wils, and Kok, in which the group laid out their aesthetic principles.
ARTISTIC INFLUENCE
The movement continued to have an impact on graphic arts, fashion and textile design, architecture, and many other fields. In fact, in 1965, Yves Saint Laurent designed a collection of six pieces called the Mondrian Collection, drawing inspiration from Piet Mondrian and his paintings.
The Path Leading to Architecture
De Stijl continues to exert its influence even today. As part of the celebrations for the 100th anniversary of De Stijl in the Netherlands, the façade of the Hague City Hall, designed by Richard Meier, has been “Mondrianized.”
