mondrian
Definition
Proper noun 1. Piet Mondrian: A Dutch painter, a significant figure in the development of abstract art in the 20th century. He is best known for his non-representational compositions featuring grids of black vertical and horizontal lines and planes filled with primary colors (red, yellow, blue), white, and gray.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The museum is hosting a major exhibition featuring works by Mondrian.
- Her design was clearly influenced by Mondrian's geometric style.
Advanced Usage
- The term "Mondrian" is often used attributively as an adjective (though it remains a proper noun) to describe art, design, or patterns that emulate his distinctive geometric and color style.
- She wore a dress with a Mondrian-esque pattern of colored blocks.
- The architect designed a facade with a Mondrian composition of windows.
Variants and Related Words
- Mondrianesque (adjective): Resembling or characteristic of the style of Piet Mondrian.
- The interior design featured a Mondrianesque color scheme.
- Neoplasticism: The artistic philosophy and movement co-founded by Piet Mondrian, which advocated for pure abstraction and the use of only horizontal and vertical lines and primary colors.
Synonyms
- Piet Mondrian (full name).
- A key figure in De Stijl (The Style), the Dutch artistic movement he helped found.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- While not a common idiom, the phrase "a Mondrian" can sometimes be used informally to refer to any artwork or object that strongly resembles his signature style.
- The new building's layout looks like a Mondrian.
Noun
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Dutch painter whose work (intersecting lines at right angles and planes in primary colors) influenced the development of abstract art (1872-1944)
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