Theo van Doesburg (1883 - 1931)
1883-07-30Utrecht, The Netherlands1931-03-07Davos, SwitzerlandThe Netherlands
Theo van Doesburg
Theo van Doesburg, real name Christian Emil Marie Küpper, is a Dutch painter, architect and sculptor, art theorist, co-founder of the Style Group and of Neoplasticism.
Theo van Doesburg co-founded with Piet Mondrian the De Stijl abstract art movement. The basis of van Doesburg's views was the attempt to reduce all forms of objective harmony in a work of art to certain geometric elements. These new principles soon had a significant influence on the development of architecture, literature, graphics and music.
Date and place of birt: | 30 july 1883, Utrecht, The Netherlands |
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Date and place of death: | 7 march 1931, Davos, Switzerland |
Nationality: | The Netherlands |
Period of activity: | XX century |
Specialization: | Architect, Artist, Painter, Sculptor |
Art school / group: | De Stijl, Bauhaus |
Art style: | Abstract art, Abstract Expressionism, Concrete art, Neoplasticism |