This new and completely revised fourth edition of roger billcliffes groundbreaking catalogue raisonne of the furniture of charles rennie mackintosh appears thirty years after the books first publication and more than twenty years since it was last in print. Although he created this elegant style of chair in 18989 for catherine cranstons argyle street tea rooms in. Mackintosh didnt design the entire cityin fact his major architectural work was fairly small, and only created during the short span of. The buildings, the furniture, the light fixtures, the typeface, the very spoons seem imbued with his distinct brand of graceful, clean, peculiar elegance.
May 21, 2010 charles rennie mackintosh father of the glasgow school of design was a seminal influence on both the bauhaus style and frank lloyd wrights architecture. Photographed circa 1890 with fellow glasgow school of art students. David cheskinpa charles rennie mackintosh, the scottish architect, was born in glasgow in 1868, the son of a police superintendent. Charles rennie mackintosh 7 june 1868 10 december 1928 was a scottish architect, designer, water colourist and artist. Charles rennie mackintoshs most popular book is charles rennie mackintosh. Jun 16, 2016 two highbacked chairs by charles rennie mackintosh.
Charles rennie mackintosh 1868 1928 97 works search for books with subject charles rennie mackintosh. Gustav stickley 18581942 frank lloyd wright 18671959 henry green 18441931 charles green charles rennie mackintosh 18681928. Charles rennie mackintosh author of charles rennie mackintosh. Charles rennie mackintosh by edmund swinglehurst, charles rennie mackintosh and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Charles rennie mackintosh nacque a glasgow nel 1868 e mori a londra il 10 dicembre 1928. Along the x axis is time, and on the y axis is the count of editions published. There were 11 kids in the family and mackintosh was the fourth child. The measured drawings in this book were painstakingly rendered using. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. His artistic approach had much in common with european symbolism. Although he created this elegant style of chair in 18989 for catherine cranstons argyle street tea. Charles rennie mackintosh and art nouveau archive, 16. The majority of his work was executed in and around glasgow, where he was born, trained and lived for most of his adult life.
Discover what inspired him and learn about his myriad of contributions to interior design and architecture. Mckean, professor of architecture at the university of brighton, and photographer colin baxter provide an indepth overview of the scottish architect, painter, furniture designer, and graphic artist charles rennie mackintosh 18681928. The young charles attended reids public school and the allan glens institution. Charles rennie mackintosh owned a furniture company which created furniture unlike. The great scottish architect charles rennie mackintosh 18681928 has come to be seen as one of the most influential early modern designers. Al suo nome e legato principalmente il progetto della scuola darte di glasgow.
A selected chronology 1864 1933 glasgow school of art, western entrance. Its hard to escape from charles rennie mackintosh when in glasgow. This restrained example of arts and crafts furniture was designed by charles rennie mackintosh in 1918. Charles rennie mackintosh has 39 books on goodreads with 103 ratings. See more ideas about charles rennie mackintosh, glasgow school of art and mackintosh design. Charles rennie mackintosh charles rennie mackintosh. Charles rennie mackintosh is the author of charles rennie mackintosh 4. Charles rennie mackintoshs argyle chair was designed to. Buy charles rennie mackintosh from waterstones today. These provide the reader with the context in which mackintosh worked, the influences that helped shape him, the uniqueness of his own contributions to both architecture and interior design, his career as an artist, and a fascinating essay on the evolution of his image as he passed from anonymity to stardom. Charles rennie mackintosh and the glasgow style features furniture, posters, textiles, architectural drawings, books, and.
Charles rennie mackintosh synthesis in form james steele charles rennie mackintosh 18681928 is recognised as one of the most original and important designers of the 20th century, and his best known work, the glasgow school of art, has achieved the status of architectural icon. His enduring popularity since has been fuelled by further exhibitions and books and memorabilia which have illustrated aspects of his life and work. Handcrafted mackintosh bed charles rennie mackintosh. He was one of the leading lights of the late 19thcentury british arts and crafts movement. Buy charles rennie mackintosh botanical paintings boxed notecards 0575 by mackintosh, charles rennie isbn. Charles rennie mackintosh 1868 1928 was a scottish artist, designer and architect. Mar 16, 20 furniture by charles rennie mackintosh 1. In 1890 mackintosh was the second winner of the alexander thomson travelling studentship, set up for the furtherance of the study of. Today, reproductions and objects based on his design ideas are wildly.
Catalogue of an exhibition 8 december 197827 january 1979. Charles rennie mackintosh the complete furniture, furniture. This book is a fantastic introduction to charles rennie mackintosh, the man, the architect, the artist. Charles rennie mackintosh and art nouveau archive, 16 june. Charles rennie mackintoshs argyle chair was designed for intimate dining. We have listed below a selection of books on the work of charles rennie mackintosh. Purchase, lila acheson wallace gift, 1994 accession number. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
Mackintosh books about charles rennie mackintosh for anyone interested to find out a little bit more about charles rennie mackintosh, here are a few books ive bought. Mackintosh also worked in interior design, furniture, textiles and metalwork. He was a central figure in the development of integrated artarchitecture at the turn of the 20th century. Chairs by scottish architect charles rennie macintosh i fell in love. At the very heart of this success was a talented young architect and designer, charles rennie mackintosh whose reputation was to quickly spread. Charles rennie mackintosh botanical paintings boxed notecards. His spook school did not gain immediate notoriety due to his unconformity to the standards of french and belgium art nouveau. Baltimore charles rennie mackintosh designed furniture and. Charles rennie mackintosh british, glasgow, scotland 18681928 london date. Check out all of the spectacular designs or make your own. Charles rennie mackintosh born died 1928 james herbert macnair born died 1955 1874 frances macdonald born died 1921 1875 mackintosh attends reids public school, glasgow. Although he is tremendously popular today he never really enjoyed popular success in scotland or britain during his life time.
Baltimore design exhibit examines glasgow style of charles. He created many of the best loved and most influential buildings, furniture and decorative schemes of the early 20th century. Due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download. Show at the walters art museum includes furniture, book design. Recreate mackintoshs signature style architect and designer charles rennie. Charles rennie mackintosh is perhaps the most famous scottish architect and designer. Oak, ceramic tile, colored and mirror glass, and lead dimensions. Like frank lloyd wright, whom he rivals in popularity today, mackintosh viewed the design of furniture and interiors as a vital part of his architectural work. With the exception of the tartan pattern found on highlander kilts, we dont always talk about the role of the scottish in the history of design. Charles rennie mackintosh 18681928 architect, designer and artist, is today celebrated internationally as one of the most significant talents of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Architect and designer charles rennie mackintosh designed hundreds of pieces.
His birthplace, glasgow, is central to an understanding of his achievements for it is here that the most important of his surviving work is to be found, all of which is publicly accessible. Charles rennie mackintosh the complete furniture, furniture drawings by roger billcliffe. Charles rennie mackintosh, 18 books roger billcliffe, 5 books. Charles rennie mackintosh is indelibly linked to the city of glasgow. Charles rennie mackintoshs work can be divided into three main areas. By the end of the 19th century glasgow school of art was one of the leading art academies in europe and after early success in the fine arts, the late 1890s saw glasgows reputation in architecture and the decorative arts reach an all time high. These provide the reader with the context in which mackintosh worked, the influences that helped shape him, the uniqueness of his own contributions to both architecture and interior design, his career as an artist, and a fascinating essay on the evolution of his image as he passed from.
The tall semicircular back served to separate the entrance area from the tearoom behind it. Were also doing an exciting giveaway with ngs publishing where you can win a copy of an art adventure and charles rennie mackintosh in france. This thronelike armchair is a new iteration of the model that crm donated, in 1904, to the willow tea rooms in glasgow, his native city. Charles rennie mackintoshs scottish, 18681928 textile designs are not widely knownunlike his architecture, furniture, and watercolors. He had far fewer commissionsthan his contemporary frank lloyd. Richard tames 2000 published by heinemann, oxford paperback. Charles rennie mackintosh s most popular book is charles rennie mackintosh. The back encompasses the seat, illustrating to perfection mackintoshs geometric and art nouveau style. Charles rennie mackintosh 7 june 1868 10 december 1928 was a scottish architect. He had far fewer commissions than his contemporary frank lloyd wright, but with a few bold and innovative structuresthe glasgow school of art and hill house among themhe had a profound influence on art and architecture at the turn of the twentieth.
About mackintosh charles rennie mackintosh crm society. Charles rennie mackintosh botanical paintings boxed. To make it easier for you to find the right book we have indicated whether it is. Charles rennie mackintosh in france books from scotland. Charles rennie mackintosh modern renaissance man, was scotlandsgreatest architect, designer, painter and arguably one of the worlds mostadmired, who was much ahead of his time. This is a chart to show the publishing history of editions of works about this subject. Today charles rennie mackintosh 18681928 is celebrated worldwide as one of the most creative and individual architectdesigners of the 1890s and early 1900s. It is a minimalist design, well manufactured by skilled craftsmen. Should you be interested in buying any of these books, clicking on the links will bring you to.
Few designers can claim to have created a unique and individual style that is so instantly recognisable. This example is a high quality cassina reissue made in italy. However he did not work in a vacuum, and was part of a group of architects and designers, including his wife margaret. I fell in love with these chairs from the house book. Mackintosh was an skilled interior designer, painter and decorator who renown for his inventive interpretation of art nouveau. Charles rennie mackintosh s scottish, 18681928 textile designs are not widely knownunlike his architecture, furniture, and watercolors.
A graduate of the prestigious glasgow school of art, he was an accomplished painter and designer, and the architect of what would become known as the glasgow school, which he designed and built together with his future wife, margaret macdonald, her sister, frances macdonald, and herbert macnair. Modigliani, van gough, james dean, amy whitehouse, george best, richard burton, alex higgins. Books by charles rennie mackintosh author of charles. Fortunately, many of his original drawings for textile designs, made between 1915 and 1923, have survived and are presented in this book, an expanded and revised edition of mackintosh. Celebrating the 150th anniversary of charles rennie mackintoshs birth. Lanclife 225 years antiques architecture county cuisine history nostalgia puzzles. Mackintosh didnt design the entire city in fact his major architectural work was fairly small, and only created during the short span of. In a career of only twentyfive years, charles rennie mackintosh designed well o. Charles rennie mackintosh author of charles rennie. He was born on june 7th, 1868 in glasgow and died on december 10th, 1928.
New books are brought out regularly and we welcome your comments. Charles rennie mackintosh was scotlands greatest architect and arguably one of the worlds most admired. Charles rennie mackintosh modern classic furniture. Charles rennie mackintosh biography infos for sellers and. Glasgow 1868 london 1928 an architect, designer, painter, and graphic artist, charles rennie mackintosh was born in glasgow in 1868.
Buy charles rennie mackintosh gift book by john mckean, colin baxter isbn. Charles rennie mackintosh, top right, scottish architect, artist, and furniture and interior designer, influenced the development of the modern movement. This book presents an excellent array of articles on scotlands greatest architect. Charles rennie mackintosh a selected chronology the. Islamic tiles, and extraordinary book bindings so prominent in the. Architect and designer charles rennie mackintosh designed hundreds of pieces of. Gustav stickley 18581942 frank lloyd wright 18671959 henry green 18441931 charles green charles rennie mackintosh 18681928 musem. This is not a mass produced piece of furniture, but made for a single customer. Alan crawford sets out his stall in the foreword to challenge what he sees as the mackintosh myth and instead addresses the facts of the artists life and works and, crucially, the nature of his collaboration with his wife margaret. It is plain and simple in style and yet has enough features, such as the lattice work on the back rest. His mother was margaret rennie, while his father was william mcintosh.
Two highbacked chairs by charles rennie mackintosh. Scottish architect and designer charles rennie mackintosh was born in 1868 and died 1928. Facts about charles rennie mackintosh tell you about the prominent scottish designer, architect, artist and water colorist. Landscape watercolours by pamela robertson and philip long published by ngs publishing. Charles rennie mackintosh biography infos for sellers. Charles rennie mackintosh was a true renaissance man who was directly responsible for iconic design that is still popular today. Media in category furniture by charles rennie mackintosh the following 48 files are in this category, out of 48 total.
Books by charles rennie mackintosh author of charles rennie. He worked as the chief clerk and superintendent in glasgow police. Charles rennie mackintosh, 18 books roger billcliffe, 5 books macaulay, james. Shop authentic charles rennie mackintosh furniture and other charles rennie mackintosh furniture from the worlds best dealers. His work, alongside that of his wife margaret macdonald, was influential on european design movements such as art nouveau and secessionism and praised by great modernists such as josef hoffmann. Charles rennie mackintosh was born at 70 parson street glasgow on 7 june 1868 as the fourth out of eleven children and the second son to william mackintosh and margaret mackintosh. On the 150th anniversary of charles rennie mackintoshs birth, we continue our roundup of his most influential projects. May 11, 2012 its hard to escape from charles rennie mackintosh when in glasgow. Hailed by some as an early progenitor of the modern movement, and others as art nouveau. Weve made the head and footboard a little lower giving this bed the perfect proportions for the modern bedroom.