Charles Rennie Mackintosh: The Complete Furniture, Furniture Drawings & Interior Designs

Charles Rennie Mackintosh: The Complete Furniture, Furniture Drawings & Interior Designs

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Roger Billcliffe
Binding: Hardback
Published: Lutterworth Press, Guildford & London, 1979

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: General wear, fraying and yellowing on external dust cover; pages in good condition

This comprehensive volume presents the entire furniture oeuvre of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, a pivotal figure in the Arts and Crafts movement and Art Nouveau. Roger Billcliffe meticulously documents each piece, from initial concept sketches to finished designs, offering unparalleled insight into Mackintosh's distinctive aesthetic. The work illustrates the evolution of his iconic chairs, cabinets, and interior schemes, showcasing his innovative use of form, material, and symbolic motifs. It uncovers the intricate details of his architectural collaborations and domestic commissions, providing a definitive resource for scholars and enthusiasts of 20th-century design. This authoritative study chronicles Mackintosh's profound influence on modern design, solidifying his legacy as a visionary artist.

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Description

Author: Roger Billcliffe
Binding: Hardback
Published: Lutterworth Press, Guildford & London, 1979

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: General wear, fraying and yellowing on external dust cover; pages in good condition

This comprehensive volume presents the entire furniture oeuvre of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, a pivotal figure in the Arts and Crafts movement and Art Nouveau. Roger Billcliffe meticulously documents each piece, from initial concept sketches to finished designs, offering unparalleled insight into Mackintosh's distinctive aesthetic. The work illustrates the evolution of his iconic chairs, cabinets, and interior schemes, showcasing his innovative use of form, material, and symbolic motifs. It uncovers the intricate details of his architectural collaborations and domestic commissions, providing a definitive resource for scholars and enthusiasts of 20th-century design. This authoritative study chronicles Mackintosh's profound influence on modern design, solidifying his legacy as a visionary artist.