Piet Mondrian

Phong cách: Neoplasticism; Post-Impressionism; Fauvism; Cubism; Post Impressionism; Modernism;

Địa điểm: Amersfoort

Sinh ra: 1872

Cái chết: 1944

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Early Life and Career in the Netherlands (1872-1911)

Pieter Cornelis Mondriaan

, known after 1911 as Piet Mondrian, was a Dutch painter and art theoretician born on March 7, 1872, in Amersfoort, Netherlands. He began his career as a teacher in primary education while practicing painting, initially in the Dutch Impressionist manner of the Hague School.

His early work, characterized by naturalistic landscapes, can be seen in paintings like The Red Mill and Trees in Moonrise, showcased at the Kunstmuseum Den Haag.
Mondrian's search for a personal style led him to explore various artistic movements, including pointillism and Fauvism.
His first exhibition in 1893 marked the beginning of his prolific career.

The Evolution of Mondrian's Style

From Figurative to Abstract

Mondrian's artistic direction shifted towards an increasingly abstract style, culminating in a non-representational form he termed Neoplasticism. This 'pure plastic art' aimed to create 'universal beauty,' limiting his formal vocabulary to primary colors (red, blue, and yellow), values (black, white, and gray), and directions (horizontal and vertical).

Examples of this style can be seen in paintings like Composition with Yellow Patch (46 x 46 cm, Neoplasticism, Oil On Canvas).
Mondrian's work had an enormous influence on 20th-century art, impacting not only abstract painting but also design, architecture, and fashion.

Legacy and Influence

Mondrian's legacy extends beyond his own work, influencing major styles and movements like Color Field painting, Abstract Expressionism, and Minimalism. Design historian Stephen Bayley noted that Mondrian has become a totem for everything Modernism set out to be.

Explore more of Mondrian's work on Wikioo.org.
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