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Many designs are inspired by Piet Mondrian, especially those works which he painted in his "de stijl"years.  The word "de stijl," is a Dutch word for "the style" in English.  In a narrower sense, it refers to the peculiar style Piet Mondrian and Theo van Doesburg anticipated in "the new art."  Throughout the years since its first appearance, it has been used broadly by critics and artists to describe the style of Piet Mondrian.  To understand this term in greater depth, one should trace the establishment of de stijl movement, as well as read the articles that Mondrian and van Doesburg contributed to the de stijl periodical initiated with this art movement.  It is worth noting though, in his writing, Mondrian describes the style of his painting as "neo-plastic."  Neo-plasticism has thus become an important term in Mondrian's aesthetics.

 

This car is painted in De stijl style by Piran Montford. Read more about how Piran Montford painted this car.

 

Gerrit Reitveld is a famous Dutch architect, interior designer, and product designer.  Reitveld's works are inspired by the "neo-plastic" paintings of Piet Mondrian.

Reitveld: De stijl clock http://www.charlieroe.com/rietindex.html

Reitveld: De stijl table http://www.charlieroe.com/riettable1.html

Reitveld: De stijl bedroom set http://www.charlieroe.com/rietbed1.html

Reitveld: Schroder House, Utrecht, The Netherlands, 1924-1925 http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Schroder_House.html

 

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