Charles Rennie Mackintosh (Glasgow 1868-Londres 1928), Scottish architect and designer, had a great influence on twentieth century architecture and decoration. He graduated from the Glasgow School of Art but soon abandoned the affected Victorian style to embrace one based on simplicity and geometrical shapes. The project for the Glasgow School of Art (1897-1899) established his reputation. This rationalist building juxtaposes long, delicate curves against its rectangular structure; it was extended by adding a library (1907-1909). Mackintosh is also famous for his interior design and furniture creations, which combined traditional Scottish elements with the subtlety of the Art Nouveau movement. His influence can be seen on the designers of the Secession of Vienna, and on the development of the Modern Movement. Despite his success he virtually ceased to practice architecture and turned to watercolor painting.
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Each volume in this eminently affordable series highlights the work of a renowned architect. Packed with dazzling four-color photographs of exteriors and interiors, detailed plans, generous layouts and brief, comprehensive texts, these books are both authoritative and attractive, while their convenient size makes them great travel companions. An easy reference for work, school, or play, these colorful introductions to architectural wonders will fill your head with inspiration—without emptying your wallet.
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Most of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's architectural projects were based in Glasgow, a city that did not begin to be recognized as a focus for the arts until 1890, and where architecture was turning away from the neo-classical austerity of 18th-century ideas to return to an imitation of northern Renaissance designs featuring tall towers and high pediments. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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Most of Charles Rennie Mackintosh's architectural projects were based in Glasgow, a city that did not begin to be recognized as a focus for the arts until 1890, and where architecture was turning away from the neo-classical austerity of 18th-century ideas to return to an imitation of northern Renaissance designs featuring tall towers and high pediments. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow Herald, Bridge of Allan, Hill House, Margaret Macdonald, Matthew's Free Church, Kunstschule von Glasgow, Scotland Street School New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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