Oil painting -> List of Painters -> Theo van Doesburg
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Theo van Doesburg (August 30, 1883 - March 7, 1931) was a Dutch artist, architect, theoretician, and poet who was a major contributor to the De Stijl art movement. He was born as Christian Emil Marie Küpper in Utrecht, Netherlands. Van Doesburg's early years were shaped by the Dutch Reformed Church, and he studied at the Amsterdam Academy of Fine Arts from 1902-1905. After studying philosophy and theology at the University of Utrecht, he began to explore art and architecture, ultimately joining the De Stijl movement in 1917. Through this movement, van Doesburg sought to express his vision of a new, modern world. Van Doesburg was a prolific artist and architect, producing a variety of works throughout his lifetime.
His most famous works are his paintings and designs, which were heavily influenced by the De Stijl movement. He was also an active member of the group and its magazine, which he co-founded in 1917. His main contribution to the De Stijl group was his idea of “Elementarism”, a concept which sought to create a “universal language” of art. Van Doesburg was also a major theoretician and writer. He wrote extensively about art and architecture, and his theories were often published in the De Stijl magazine. He was also a well-known poet, and his writings often contained poetic elements. Van Doesburg's influence on the De Stijl movement was immense, and his ideas and works were hugely influential in the development of abstract art
He was a key figure in the development of modern art and architecture, and his ideas continue to be relevant today. Van Doesburg died in 1931, but his legacy lives on in his works and ideas. He was a pioneering artist and thinker who helped shape the art and architecture of the 20th century. His work and ideas continue to inspire modern artists and architects.
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