De Stijl

Although the De Stijl movement was not the renowned development that cubism or surrealism turned out to be, it nevertheless carried quite an influence into the art world and the design of architectural workings. Despite a fairly fleeting exposure, the De Stijl group could possibly be considered the most important contribution made by the Netherlands towards the development of modern art. The aftermath of the first world war left many counties in a desperate state …

…De Stijl movement have had a lasting effect on the art world of today, allowing new avenues for design and architectural development. Perhaps because the key element on the movement was simplicity the impact has remained steadfast and has lasted this long. Regardless, De Stijl has impacted the world of art and even society as a whole, whether it be in forming a building block for progressing modern art or in the physical attributes themselves.