Theo van Doesburg books in order
Dutch architect, painter, draughtsman and writer
- Lived
- 1883–1931
- Country
- Netherlands
- Books
- 4
Theo van Doesburg published 1 novel, 1 novella and 2 non-fiction books, beginning with Manifest I of De Stijl, 1918 (1918). The best-known is Principles of Neo-plastic Art (1924).
Updated September 2026
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Principles of Neo-plastic Art
Theo van Doesburg's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Manifest I of De Stijl, 1918 (Nov 1918), with Piet Mondrian
Novellas in order

Theo Van Doesburg - Oeuvrecatalogus (2000)
Non-fiction in order

Principles of Neo-plastic Art (1924)

Grundbegriffe Der Neuen Gestaltenden Kunst (1925)
About Theo van Doesburg
Theo van Doesburg was a Dutch painter, writer, poet, and architect. He is best known as the founder and leader of De Stijl.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Theo van Doesburg FAQ
- How many books has Theo van Doesburg written?
- Theo van Doesburg published 1 novel, 1 novella and 2 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Theo van Doesburg's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Principles of Neo-plastic Art.
- What is Theo van Doesburg's last book?
- Grundbegriffe Der Neuen Gestaltenden Kunst (1925).
- What is Theo van Doesburg's most famous book?
- Principles of Neo-plastic Art (1924) is Theo van Doesburg's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.