Piet Mondrian: A to Z
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Pivotal in modern art's move towards abstraction, Piet Mondrian's oeuvre is extraordinarily versatile and complex. Not only did he paint and draw, he also wrote extensively about his thoughts and theories on art and life. Moving from traditional Dutch landscape painting to a pronounced rhythmic framework focusing on compositional structure rather than naturalistic representation, Mondrian was profoundly impressed by contemporary culture.
Thus, he was not only inspired by the pattern of the extensive Dutch canal system, but also by the rhythm of jazz and the foxtrot. Demonstrating the impact of his oeuvre, Yves Saint-Laurent's famous "Mondrian Dress" even made him a fashion icon posthumously.
Celebrating the 150th anniversary of his birth, Ulf Kรผster entertainingly leads through well- and lesser-known aspects of Mondrian's life and work, offering inspiring impulses for reflection and further engagement with the fascinating artist.
Series: A-Z
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9783775752480
Publisher: Hatje Cantz
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 14 July 2022
Country: Germany
Imprint: Hatje Cantz
Illustration: 32 Illustrations
Contributors:
- Designed by Joana Katte
- Designed by Torsten Kรถchlin
- Text by Ulf Kรผster
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 195.0mm
Weight: 330g
Pages: 120
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About the Author
PIET MONDRIAN's (1872-1944) early work was influenced by the Dutch landscape painting of the 19th century. However, it was his strictly abstract geometric compositions that gained the artist world fame. He worked in Paris, London and New York, where he was active in the avant-garde circles of his time.
The art historian ULF KรSTER (*1966, Stuttgart) has been working at the Fondation Beyeler in Riehen/Basel since 2004, where he curates internationally acclaimed exhibitions. He has written numerous publications, among them his text on Louise Bourgeois in the series Art to Read and Edward Hopper A-Z, published by Hatje Cantz.
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