Piet Mondrian: Architect of Abstraction Piet Mondrian, a name synonymous with modern art’s pursuit of pure form and universal harmony, was far more than simply an artist; he was a theorist, a philosopher, and a relentless innovator. Born Pieter Cornelis Mondriaan in Amersfoort, Netherlands, on March 7, 1872, his journey from depicting landscapes to constructing geometric abstractions is a testament to the evolving nature of artistic e…