Mackintosh
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| Rating | : | 4.87 (660 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 3836561603 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 96 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-05-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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The couple made up half of the loose Glasgow collective known as “The Four”; the other two were Margaret’s sister, Frances, and her husband, Herbert MacNair.On the continent, this “Glasgow Style” was met with delight. He preferred bold black typography, restrained shapes, and tall, generous windows suffusing rooms with light.Mackintosh’s projects in Glasgow include the famous Willow Tearooms, the private residences Windyhill and The Hill House, and the Mackintosh Building at the Glasgow School of Art, widely considered his masterwork. He embraced strong lines, elegant proportions, and natural motifs, combining a healthy dose of japonisme with a modernist sensibility for function. His multi-faceted oeuvre incorporated architecture, furniture, graphic design, landscapes, and flower studies. Glasgow Style: The life and work of Glasgow School pioneer, Charles Rennie MackintoshScottish architect, designer, and painter Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868–1928) was one of the earliest pioneers of modern architecture and design. Much of his work was collaborative practic
Charlotte & Peter Fiell have written numerous TASCHEN books, including 1000 Chairs, Design of the 20th Century, Industrial Design A–Z, Scandinavian Design, Designing the 21st Century, Graphic Design for the 21st Century, 1000 Lights and Contemporary Graphic Design. . They have also edited TASCHEN’s Decorative Art series and the 12-volume domus 1928–1999
About the Author Charlotte & Peter Fiell have written numerous TASCHEN books, including 1000 Chairs, Design of the 20th Century, Industrial Design A–Z, Scandinavian Design, Designing the 21st Century, Graphic Design for the 21st Century, 1000 Lights and Contemporary Graphic Design. . They have also edited TASCHEN’s Decorative Art series and the 12-volume domus 1928–1999