Composition with Red, Yellow, and Blue (1927) is a famous abstract painting by Dutch artist Piet Mondrian, a key work of the De Stijl movement, using only black lines, primary colors (red, yellow, blue), and white/black to create a harmonious, asymmetrical balance through pure geometric forms and contrasting elements. It exemplifies Mondrian's Neoplasticism, seeking universal harmony by reducing art to basic elements and exploring relational opposites.
Key Characteristics:
Elements: Thick black horizontal and vertical lines, primary colours (red, yellow, blue), and white/black planes.
Style: Neoplasticism, abstract, geometric art, part of the De Stijl movement.
Composition: Asymmetrical but balanced, featuring pure planes of color and rectilinear forms (squares, rectangles).
Theme: Expressing universal harmony and dynamic balance through contrasts.