Airports Quote by Theo van Doesburg
“In all these products, whether iron bridges, locomotives, automobiles, telescopes, cottages, airport-hangars, funicular railways, skyscrapers, or children's toys, the will towards a new style expresses itself. The similarity of these examples to the new creations in art consists in the same striving for clear, pure form which expresses truth in the objects.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Manifesto of the De Stijl Movement, 1917
The quote highlights a universal drive toward clean, pure forms across both industrial design and art, reflecting a shared pursuit of truth through clarity.
In simple terms: Both engineering and art aim for clear, truthful design.
Key Takeaway
Embrace simplicity and truth in design.
Themes
design
art
modernism
clarity
truth
Mood
inspired
reflective
Type
philosophical
artistic
When to use this quote
- architectural design
- product development
- visual arts
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
De Stijl
form follows function
aesthetic purity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can simplicity enhance functionality?
- When does purity become limiting?
A Different Perspective
May overlook functional constraints or cultural context.
