Verscheidene auteurs - Josef Hoffmann 1870-1956 - Fortschritt durch Schönheit - 2001
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First edition hardcover, German language, a Kunst monograph on Josef Hoffmann (1870–1956), 453 pages, 31.5 × 24 cm, in very good condition, published 2001.
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Josef Hoffmann 1870-1956 - Progress through Beauty.
Published to accompany an exhibition at the MAK, Vienna
Contents: see photos 4 and 5.
Josef Franz Maria Hoffmann (Pirnitz, 15 December 1870 – Vienna, 7 May 1956) was an Austrian architect and designer, involved in the founding of the Wiener Secession and the central figure of the Wiener Werkstätte, which he founded in 1903.
This book documents for the first time the complete oeuvre of Josef Hoffmann in detail. As a pupil of Wagner, co-founder of the Wiener Secession (1897), professor at the Vienna University of Applied Arts (1899-1936) and co-founder of the Wiener Werkstätte (1903), the Deutscher Werkbund (1907) and the Österreichischer Werkbund (1912), he developed a model of modern living based on a craft-oriented, artistically ambitious and design-driven culture of architecture and product creation.
More than 40 illustrated essays by renowned experts on his most important buildings, interiors, exhibitions, designs and products represent all facets of his extensive oeuvre.
Rich photographic fragments, a detailed biography and an extensive documentation section complete this book and make it a new standard work.
Beautifully produced standard reference, with hundreds of illustrations on every aspect of his designs. (see photos)
Excellent condition.
A superb document of his work.
Carefully packed with tracking and insured shipping.
Good luck with your bidding!!
Josef Hoffmann 1870-1956 - Progress through Beauty.
Published to accompany an exhibition at the MAK, Vienna
Contents: see photos 4 and 5.
Josef Franz Maria Hoffmann (Pirnitz, 15 December 1870 – Vienna, 7 May 1956) was an Austrian architect and designer, involved in the founding of the Wiener Secession and the central figure of the Wiener Werkstätte, which he founded in 1903.
This book documents for the first time the complete oeuvre of Josef Hoffmann in detail. As a pupil of Wagner, co-founder of the Wiener Secession (1897), professor at the Vienna University of Applied Arts (1899-1936) and co-founder of the Wiener Werkstätte (1903), the Deutscher Werkbund (1907) and the Österreichischer Werkbund (1912), he developed a model of modern living based on a craft-oriented, artistically ambitious and design-driven culture of architecture and product creation.
More than 40 illustrated essays by renowned experts on his most important buildings, interiors, exhibitions, designs and products represent all facets of his extensive oeuvre.
Rich photographic fragments, a detailed biography and an extensive documentation section complete this book and make it a new standard work.
Beautifully produced standard reference, with hundreds of illustrations on every aspect of his designs. (see photos)
Excellent condition.
A superb document of his work.
Carefully packed with tracking and insured shipping.
Good luck with your bidding!!
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Art
Book title
Josef Hoffmann 1870-1956 - Fortschritt durch Schönheit
Author/ Illustrator
Verscheidene auteurs
Condition
Very good
Artist
Josef Hoffmann
Publication year oldest item
2001
Height
31.5 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
24 cm
Language
German
Original language
Yes
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
453
