Lozenge Composition with Yellow, Black, Blue, Red, and Gray

Piet Mondrian

Created:
Movement:
1921
Modernism
key Notes:
Neoplasticism, Geometric Abstraction
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Dimensions:
60 × 60 cm (23 5/8 × 23 5/8 in.)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Easy
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Lozenge Composition with Yellow, Black, Blue, Red, and Gray by Piet Mondrian

Lozenge Composition with Yellow, Black, Blue, Red, and Gray, created in 1921 by Piet Mondrian, is a seminal work in the development of abstract art. This painting exemplifies Mondrian's commitment to the principles of De Stijl, a movement he co-founded, which emphasized simplicity and abstraction through a reduction to the essentials of form and color. The use of a lozenge shape, achieved by rotating the canvas 45 degrees, challenges traditional perceptions of composition and spatial orientation. Mondrian's work during this period was pivotal in influencing the trajectory of modern art, particularly in the realms of minimalism and geometric abstraction. As an artist, Mondrian sought to express universal beauty and harmony, which he believed could be achieved through the balance of primary colors and geometric forms. His contributions to art extend beyond painting, impacting architecture, design, and various other disciplines.

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Lozenge Composition with Yellow, Black, Blue, Red, and Gray

Created in 1921 by Piet Mondrian, "Lozenge Composition with Yellow, Black, Blue, Red, and Gray" is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the De Stijl movement through its use of geometric abstraction and primary colors. The artwork is characterized by its diamond-shaped orientation and precise grid of horizontal and vertical lines, reflecting Mondrian's pursuit of harmony and order.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Lozenge Composition with Yellow, Black, Blue, Red, and Gray