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Henry Van de Velde
"Henry van de Velde (1863-1957) is a pivotal figure in design history: a bridge between nineteenth-century eclecticism and the emergence of a modern style. His range was prodigious: from furniture, domestic and shop interiors to ceramics, textiles, dresses, jewelery, silverware and books. He was also the architect of large private houses, theatres, museums and art galleries." --back cover of book
Henry Van De Velde on Rational Beauty, Empathy and Ornament
This book explores the different aspects of Henry van de Velde’s creative activity through a study of his writings and major works of his German period (1900-1916), including his unpublished manuscript on ornament. The study casts light on this major figure in Early Modern architecture, specifically on his aesthetic theory, centered around themes such as “rational conception” and “empathy”. This study focuses on this specific period of van de Velde’s work, as it constitutes the period of his greatest activity as a designer, teacher, and architect. While examining the relation between his writings and his built works, it thematically addresses the different architectural works realized by the architect during this period.
Henry Van de Velde. Interior Design and Decorative Arts
Understanding his role as apostle of an all-encompassing creativity, Henry van de Velde dedicated himself increasingly to the design of furniture and decorative items--a field in which he had been more active since the late 1890s, working for manufacturers in Krefeld and in Chemnitz. Alongside this appeared designs for knotted and woven carpets as well as for simpler coverings for the entire floor. Exploring new territory, this catalog of Henry van de Velde's textile works researches in depth the numerous designs that have been preserved in the museums of Zurich, Krefeld, Brussels, Chemnitz, and Ghent.
Henry Van de Velde
Few artists have been as versatile as Henry van de Velde (1863-1957). Trained initially as a painter, he then developed as an architect, interior designer, designer and art advisor. He created a highly impressive oeuvre; with his furniture, silverware, porcelain, jewellery, book design and other creations, always managing to combine both practicality with unique style and elegance. This collection highlights the diversity of his work and is a reflection of his originality and talent in crossing the boundaries between a range of different art forms. AUTHOR: Werner Adriaenses is a conservator in the department of 20th Century Decorative Arts at the Royal Musea for Art and History in Brussels. ...
Henry Van de Velde
"One of the most important figures in the design world of the early part of this century. Henry van de Velde (1863-1957) successfully spanned the disciplines of architecture, interior design, painting, furniture, ceramics and metalware, and even typography and clothing. His work continues to fascinate through its originality, intelligence and strength of concep. Initially inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement in England, van de Velde was a passionate advocate of the spread of good design to a wider public Sembach, who knew van de Velde personally, investigates the most important aspect of his work: his architecture, which - although perhaps less well known than van de Velde's other achievements - was the motivating force behind much of his oeuvre. This comprehensive survey includes more than 300 illustrations to demonstrate how van de Velde's principles of structural honesty, logic of design and importance of line were translated into reality."--from book jacket.
Henry Van de Velde on Rational Beauty, Empathy and Ornament
This book explores the different aspects of Henry van de Velde's creative activity through a study of his writings and major works of his German period (1900-1916), including his unpublished manuscript on ornament. The study casts light on this major figure in Early Modern architecture, specifically on his aesthetic theory, centered around themes such as "rational conception" and "empathy". This study focuses on this specific period of van de Velde's work, as it constitutes the period of his greatest activity as a designer, teacher, and architect. While examining the relation between his writings and his built works, it thematically addresses the different architectural works realized by the architect during this period.
Henry Van de Velde. Interior Design and Decorative Arts
Van de Velde's ceramics have been documented as early as 1901/02, when after settling in Berlin he prepared designs for the stoneware manufacturers in the Westerwald on commission from the Prussian Ministry for Commerce, and there is no evidence yet of earlier stoneware works. In Weimar after 1902 ceramics became a very important area of work for the artist in his new function as "advisor for industry and crafts" for the Grand Duchy of Saxony-Weimar. He was intensely active with the potteries of Buergel and the porcelain manufacturers of Ilmenau and Jena-Burgau. Beginning in 1903 he also designed several pieces of delicate tableware for the royal factory in Meissen. As with carpet weaving, a...
