{"product_id":"hundertwasser-9783836564212","title":"Hundertwasser","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFriedensreich Hundertwasser: Visionary Artist and Architect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive art book explores the revolutionary work of \u003cstrong\u003eFriedensreich Hundertwasser\u003c\/strong\u003e (1928-2000), an artist who rejected conformity and transformed modern architecture through vivid color, organic forms, and a steadfast opposition to straight lines. Published by Taschen, this richly illustrated hardcover monograph examines Hundertwasser's impact on buildings, paintings, manifestos, and ecological initiatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Hundertwasserhaus and Architectural Vision\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book features detailed coverage of the \u003cstrong\u003eHundertwasserhaus in Vienna\u003c\/strong\u003e, Hundertwasser's most celebrated architectural achievement. This building embodies his belief that rational, sterile, monotonous structures caused human misery. Author Pierre Restany documents how Hundertwasser campaigned for \u003cstrong\u003earchitecture of creative freedom and ecological commitment\u003c\/strong\u003e, directly challenging the modernist paradigm championed by Adolf Loos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eArtistic Philosophy and Influences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHundertwasser called straight lines \"godless and immoral,\" instead embracing spirals and drawing inspiration from Secessionist masters like Klimt and Schiele. This monograph traces his unique style across worldwide architecture projects, from his provocative naked addresses of the late 1960s to his \u003cstrong\u003ealternative blueprints for society\u003c\/strong\u003e. The book examines his environmental activism and how his artistic vision extended beyond individual works to encompass societal transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Author Pierre Restany\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePierre Restany (1930-2003) brought exceptional credentials to this project. Raised in Morocco and educated across France, Italy, and Ireland, he worked on the architecture journal \u003cem\u003edomus\u003c\/em\u003e in 1963 and later edited \u003cem\u003eD'ARS\u003c\/em\u003e magazine. His 1955 meeting with Yves Klein inspired his \"Nouveau Réalisme\" theory, and he founded an art group of the same name in Paris. Restany's extensive publications on twentieth-century art provide authoritative context for understanding Hundertwasser's revolutionary contributions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBook Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis hardcover edition presents Hundertwasser's most high-profile and innovative ideas through rich illustrations and expert analysis. The book covers his complete oeuvre, examining not only individual buildings but his broader vision for society. Perfect for architects, artists, and anyone interested in environmental art, Austrian modernism, or twentieth-century design movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRestany, Pierre:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Pierre Restany (1930-2003) was brought up in Morocco. He later studied in France, Italy and Ireland. In 1963 he worked on the art and architecture journal domus, and since 1985 he edited the magazine D'ARS. His meeting with Yves Klein in 1955 inspired his 1960 theory of \"Nouveau Réalisme\" and he founded an art-group of the same name in Paris. He wrote and published extensively on the art of the twentieth century.","brand":"Taschen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50493392257298,"sku":"9783836564212","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_972794ea-d786-4952-8d83-b5f388c76101.jpg?v=1730646166","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/hundertwasser-9783836564212","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}