Portrait of Theo van Doesburg

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

Where to start with Theo van Doesburg

Standalone novels in order

  1. Manifest I of De Stijl, 1918 (Nov 1918), with Piet Mondrian

Novellas in order

  1. Theo Van Doesburg - Oeuvrecatalogus (2000)

    64 pages

Non-fiction in order

  1. Principles of Neo-plastic Art (1924)

    73 pages

  2. Grundbegriffe Der Neuen Gestaltenden Kunst (1925)

    57 pages

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.