Piet Mondrian was a Dutch painter born on 7 March 1872 in Amersfoort, the Netherlands. He attended the Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten art school in Amsterdam and later became a member of the De Stijl group. His work is characterised by geometric patterns of rectangles and squares, interspersed with black and white lines with touches of primary colours.

The art of painting landscapes goes back thousands of years, but over time many artists have developed their own unique style. In this article we will explore 5 of the famous painters known for their mastery of landscape painting.

The Cubist art movement developed in the early 20th century and is widely regarded as the first period of modern art. Although it had its roots in the post-impressionist style, it broke many traditional rules of painting. The aim of this movement was to explore and emphasise the concept of form and volume.

De son vivant, Hodler a atteint la célébrité avec ses œuvres réalistes de paysages et de portraits, mais ce sont ses œuvres symbolistes qui l'ont distingué des autres artistes. De 1893 à 1915, Hodler a créé un grand nombre de ce qu'il appelait des "harmonies", une série de peintures explorant la forme humaine et l'esprit humain.

Exploring the art of painting through the various art movements over the centuries is both fascinating and instructive. Within each movement, painters have explored various themes, approaches and techniques that have defined their individual styles and the evolution of art history.