
Dutch painter and theorist best known for his involvement in the De Stijl movement and his creation of Neo-Plasticism, a form of non-representational geometric abstraction inspired by Theosophy (a form of religious mysticism based on Buddhist and Brahmin teachings) and Cubism. Mondrian’s paintings have become icons of twentieth century abstraction.
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About Piet Mondrian
Dutch painter and theorist best known for his involvement in the De Stijl movement and his creation of Neo-Plasticism, a form of non-representational geometric abstraction inspired by Theosophy (a form of religious mysticism based on Buddhist and Brahmin teachings) and Cubism. Mondrian’s paintings have become icons of twentieth century abstraction.
Dutch painter and theorist best known for his involvement in the De Stijl movement and his creation of Neo-Plasticism, a form of non-representational geometric abstraction inspired by Theosophy (a form of religious mysticism based on Buddhist and Brahmin teachings) and Cubism. Mondrian’s paintings have become icons of twentieth century abstraction. Their grids of horizontal and vertical black lines and blocks of color on white backgrounds are immediately recognizable in major museums throughout the world.
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Podcasts featuring Piet Mondrian

GDU 092 - Mondrian: Color in Motion
Game Design Unboxed: Inspiration to Publication

Mondrian, Neoplasticism and the Upside Down Artwork
Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages

Episode 64 | On Hilma af Klint with Julia Voss and Briony Fer
Dialogues: The David Zwirner Podcast

Piet Mondrian | Composition with Red Blue and Yellow
Who Arted: Weekly Art History for All Ages

S4 Ep10: The Last Bohemians Live at Tate Lates: Hilma af Klint with Lily Cole and Amrita Dhallu
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What medium does Piet Mondrian work in?
Piet Mondrian primarily works in Painting.
Where is Piet Mondrian based?
Piet Mondrian is from Netherlands.
When was Piet Mondrian born?
Piet Mondrian was born in 1872 and died in 1944.
What is Piet Mondrian's nationality?
Piet Mondrian is from Netherlands.
What exhibitions has Piet Mondrian participated in?
Piet Mondrian has participated in 2 exhibitions, including Documenta 1955.







