Much of The White Stripes music and style is based on the Neoplastic Dutch Art movement that expresses minimalist order by using only primary colors. The Dutch word for the movement is 'De Dtill' which is also the name of the White Stripes second album. It is said that Jack White picked up on this style while studing fine arts at a Detroit college and while working as an upholsterer whose tools, van and uniform were white, black and yellow. All of The White Stripes' album covers and instruments are red, black, and white, including Jack's red and white guitar and Meg's peppermint striped drumheads.

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White Stripes

Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground

V2 Records

Michel Gondry

Michel Gondry, the oft-declared 'greatest video director of all time,' shows what's running through Jack White's mind as he enters back into the house he and Meg once shared together. Can't blame her for leaving after seeing the mess Jack's friends made.

White Stripes

We're Going To Be Friends

V2 Records

Kevin Carrico, Anthony Ernest Garth

Jack strums a sleepy song to Meg who is clearly feeling its effect. Directed by Anthony Ernest Garth, whose video for Adult "In My Nerves" can be seen on Blastro.

White Stripes

The Hardest Button To Button

Virgin

Michel Gondry

Symmetrical images of drum sets and amps follow The White Stripes all around the city.

White Stripes

Seven Nation Army

V2 Records

Alex & Martin

The video is washed in colors of red and white and an inverted triangle is used to bring images of the White Stripes performing.