neoplasticism


neoplasticism

(ˌniːəʊˈplæstɪˌsɪzəm) n (Art Terms) the style of abstract painting evolved by Mondrian and the Dutch de Stijl movement, characterized by the use of horizontal and vertical lines and planes and by black, white, grey, and primary colours ˌneoˈplasticist n, adj

ne•o•plas•ti•cism

(ˌni oʊˈplæs təˌsɪz əm)

n. (sometimes cap.) the theory and practice of the de Stijl art groups. [< French néo-plasticisme (1920)] ne`o•plas′tic, adj. ne`o•plas′ti•cist, n.