Launched out of the Netherlands in 1917, the founder of the De Stijl movement is Theo van Doesberg (Staff). Horizontal, vertical, diagonal lines and shapes separated by spacial intervals, abstract geometric style, adhering to universal laws of balance and harmony (Moma).
Theo van Doesberg Advertisements and Announcements from De Stijl, 1921
The most widely known De Stijl artist is Piet Mondrian who painted purely abstract and only in 3 primary colors (red, yellow, and blue) influenced while in Holland by the Philosopher M.H.J. Schoenmakers. This was the evolution of abstraction. Mathematical structure was important as and the movement was deeply concerned with the spiritual and intellectual climate of their age (Meggs).
Piet Mondrian inspired work, not original
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