{"product_id":"mackintosh-9783836561600","title":"Mackintosh","description":"\u003cp\u003eScottish architect, designer, and painter \u003cstrong\u003eCharles Rennie Mackintosh\u003c\/strong\u003e (1868-1928) was one of the \u003cstrong\u003eearliest pioneers of modern architecture and design\u003c\/strong\u003e. While he did not receive much recognition in his hometown of Glasgow during his lifetime, his bold new blend of simplicity and poetic detail inspired modernists across Europe.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Mackintosh's avant-garde approach embraced a variety of media as well as fresh stylistic devices. His multi-faceted oeuvre incorporated \u003cstrong\u003earchitecture, furniture, graphic design\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003elandscapes, and flower studies.\u003c\/strong\u003e He embraced strong lines, elegant proportions, and natural motifs, combining an adventurous dose of \u003cem\u003ejaponisme \u003c\/em\u003ewith a modernist sensibility for function. He preferred bold black typography, restrained shapes, and tall, generous windows suffusing rooms with light.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Much of his work was collaborative practice with his wife, fellow artist \u003cstrong\u003eMargaret Macdonald\u003c\/strong\u003e. The couple made up half of the loose \u003cstrong\u003eGlasgow collective known as \"The Four\u003c\/strong\u003e\"; the other two were Margaret's sister, Frances, and her husband, Herbert MacNair. On the continent, the \"\u003cstrong\u003eGlasgow Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\" was met with delight. In Italy, Germany, and, in particular, Austria, artists of the \u003cstrong\u003eViennese Secession \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003eArt Nouveau\u003c\/strong\u003e drew much from its rectilinear yet lyrical forms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In this introductory book, we take in Mackintosh's practice across art, architecture, and design to explore his particular combination of the statuesque and sensual and its \u003cstrong\u003evital influence on modernist expression across Europe. \u003c\/strong\u003eFeatured projects include his complete scheme for the Willow Tea Rooms and the \u003cstrong\u003eMackintosh Building at the Glasgow School of Art, \u003c\/strong\u003e widely considered Mackintosh's masterwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFiell:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Charlotte \u0026amp; Peter Fiell are well known design writers, having written over sixty books on the subject. Among their various areas of specialization is the realm of transportation design in all its diverse forms. They have also lectured widely, guest taught courses, curated exhibitions, and consulted to manufacturing companies, museums, salerooms, and major private collectors around the world. Together they have written numerous TASCHEN books, including 1000 Chairs, Design of the 20th Century, Industrial Design A-Z, 1000 Lights and Scandinavian Design. They also edited TASCHEN's Decorative Art series and the 12-volume domus 1928-1999 and have most recently authored the double-volume Ultimate Collector Cars.","brand":"Taschen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50681789874450,"sku":"9783836561600","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e7b5e7ec-5d7a-44cd-bacc-94bbcf8ec53b.jpg?v=1733958342","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/mackintosh-9783836561600","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}