Theo van Doesburg

Dutch artist and De Stijl founder

Theo van Doesburg - Artists & Creatives born August 30th, 1883
Born
Died

1931
94 years ago — 48 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Netherlands

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This individual was a pioneering Dutch artist and architectural designer, significantly contributing to the De Stijl movement alongside Piet Mondrian. Active in the early 20th century, the individual explored abstraction and geometric form, emphasizing the use of primary colors. As a founder of De Stijl, he promoted a new aesthetic that influenced various fields, including architecture, painting, and typography. The individual also engaged in design and wrote extensively about art and philosophy, further pioneering ideas that bridged visual art with modernism. The involvement with various publications and exhibitions helped spread the principles of the movement across Europe.

Founded the De Stijl movement

Created the artwork 'Counter-Composition VI'

Developed architectural designs, including the Rietveld Schröder House

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