The De Stijl movement reminded me of one of the projects we had in my graphic design principles class (If I remember correctly). We were asked to use circles, squares, triangles, and lines to represent the words influential, sharp, vulnerable, and delicate. We were trying to create abstract and harmonious compositions that could relate in a way to each of the words. It was an interesting project because I thought of how the simplicity of lines and the way they interact with one another can create meaning. I think the fact that we were limited to use those geometric shapes can connect to how the De Stijl movement emphasized the use of geometric shapes and how these were used as universal language. Everyone knows geometric shapes so everyone can understand what is being communicated somehow.
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