Theo Van Doesburg

Klappentext This is a comprehensive study of a major figure of the Modernist aesthetic, Theo Van Doesburg. Zusammenfassung From the founding of the periodical De Stijl in 1917! van Doesburg occupied a central position in the development of a Modernist aesthetic. This is a comprehensive study of a major figure of the modern movement! in whose work philosophy! architecture and painting are inextricably entwined. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction; Part I: 1. The early years of De Stijl: national and international contexts; 2. Elementary means and the development of the painterly conception of architecture; 3. Work with De Boer: colour, mathematics and music; 4. Berlage and the new humanism; Part II. 5. Towards an elementary architecture; 6. The Aubette and related work; 7. The full compass of architecture: from the private house to the new image of the city; Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index.

Product details

• Authors: Alan Doig, Allan Doig, Mr. Alan Doig, Allan Doin
• Publisher: External catalogues UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.03.2010
• EAN: 9780521129817
• ISBN: 978-0-521-12981-7
• Series: Cambridge Urban and Architectu
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture