Mondrian

by John Milner

The unmistakable work of Piet Mondrian (1872-1944) is characterized by its rhythm, clarity and bold colours. Often considered wholly non-representational, his paintings were in fact inspired directly by his experience of life. By examining Mondrian's fascinating process of working - through his drawings, studies and finished paintings - John Milner explores the energetic tension between the brilliantly disciplined compositions and their underlying subject matter.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction

235 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1992

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although it was a little hard to stay interested in the text after Mondrian returned to Holland from his Cubist period in Paris, it was still really cool to both see and read about his evolution from literal rural landscapes in Holland to abstract urban interpretations of popular cities.