Piet Mondrian is associated with which design movement?

• A. Gothic
• B. Baroque
• C. Rococo
• D. De Stijl

Answer: (D)

Mondrian embodies a modern abstract design movement that emphasizes pure geometry and primary colors. He helped found De Stijl, also called Neoplasticism, a Dutch avant-garde movement focused on simplifying art to vertical and horizontal lines and rectangular blocks in black, white, and the primaries red, blue, yellow. This approach aimed to create universal harmony across painting and design, breaking down forms to their essentials. The other styles come from earlier periods and are known for ornate, curved, or dramatic decoration—Gothic is medieval architecture with pointed arches, Baroque is flamboyant and dynamic, and Rococo is light, playful, and highly decorative. De Stijl uniquely matches Mondrian’s signature grid-based, minimal abstraction.