German Expressionism
The De Stijl Movement, also known as Neoplasticism, is an artistic and architectural movement that originated in the Netherlands in 1917. It was founded by Theo van Doesburg and Piet Mondrian, who sought to create a new aesthetic language through the use of simple geometric forms and primary colors. This movement aimed to express a sense of universal harmony and order through abstract compositions that emphasized horizontal and vertical lines, right angles, and primary colors. De Stijl artists believed that this style could transcend cultural and national boundaries, and they sought to apply its principles to various aspects of daily life, including furniture design, architecture, and graphic design. The movement had a significant impact on the development of modern art and design, influencing movements such as the Bauhaus and Minimalism.