LIB 110 Assignment: Piet Mondrian

          Piet Mondrian was known for creating a new genre of abstract art. According to the video “Mondrian,” he revolutionized “Abstract Real Painting.” He didn’t want to paint what was fashionable in that era as another typical Cubist painting; rather he created a new style that he called “neoplasticism.” Mondrian painted “rhythmic compositions with geometric figures.” His particular use of symmetry and color is most recognizable. I decided to emulate his painting, “Composition II in Red, Blue, and Yellow.” Mondrian was partial to painting with red, blue, and yellow. Several of his paintings are featured using these primary colors. He also liked to paint black lines, which have a symmetrical effect. Painting these black lines was purposely done to allow geometric shapes, squares and rectangles, to stand out against the white contrasting blocks. I drew black lines similar to Mondrian’s painting to re-create his symmetrical style. I also colored in the primary colors. My re-interpretation of Mondrian’s work compliments his painting with the use of symmetry and color.