Tarantella 1918

Theo van Doesburg's 1918 abstract painting "Tarantella" is a prime example of his signature style, Neoplasticism. The artwork comprises a series of black lines intersecting against a white background, creating geometric shapes. This style, also known as De Stijl, embraced abstraction and emphasized the use of primary colors and basic geometric shapes. Van Doesburg sought to create a universal visual language, free from emotional or subjective interpretations. The artwork is named after a lively Italian dance, perhaps hinting at the dynamic and rhythmic qualities of the intersecting lines.