Composition with Red, Blue and Yellow was painted by which artist?

• A. Piet Mondrian
• B. Kandinsky
• C. Picasso
• D. Warhol

Answer: (A)

Recognizing this piece comes from Mondrian’s signature approach to abstraction. The strict grid of black lines paired with flat fields of primary colors—red, blue, and yellow—embodies neoplasticism and the De Stijl goal of harmony through simple, geometric order. This reduction to basic elements and the use of primary colors are hallmarks of Mondrian’s style, setting it apart from other artists. Kandinsky often favored more organic shapes and expressive forms, Picasso is known for Cubist fragmentation and multiple viewpoints, and Warhol for Pop Art imagery and repetition. So this composition aligns most closely with Mondrian’s method and ideals.