Mondrian

De Stijl used primary colors and horizontals. The effort focused on simplification and harmony. Non-representational art finds some of its roots here. Mondrian made paintings in this style. It influenced every area of art and architecture and continues to be influential today. I like the way you can look at a Mondrian and say "What if that blue square were not there?" It changes the whole composition and spins everything out of balance.The fact that it is easier to comprehend from this backward approach is fascinating to me.