The artwork titled “Cover of ‘Classic, Modern, Baroque'” was created by Theo van Doesburg in 1920. It belongs to the Constructivism art movement and falls within the design genre. The piece demonstrates the aesthetic and principles emblematic of Constructivism, emphasizing geometric shapes and a disciplined alignment of text.
The artwork is characterized by a prominent use of bold, geometric typography arranged systematically within and around rectangular blocks. The text elements, “KLASSIEK”, “BAROK”, and “MODERN”, are stacked and rotated, creating a dynamic feel while maintaining structural coherence. The name of the artist, Theo van Doesburg, is included in the arrangement, vertically aligned on the left. This orderly yet visually engaging composition exemplifies the fusion of art and functional design, which is a signature of the Constructivist movement. The monochromatic color scheme further enhances the modernist appeal and stark expressiveness of the design.
