Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Charles Rennie Mackintosh (7 June 1868 – 10 December 1928) was a Scottish architect, designer, water colourist and artist. His artistic approach had much in common with European Symbolism. 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. Mackintosh was born in Glasgow and died in London. He is among the most important figures of Modern Style (British Art Nouveau style).
Charles Rennie Mackintosh | |
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Born | Charles Rennie McIntosh 7 June 1868 Townhead, Glasgow, Scotland |
Died | 10 December 1928 60) | (aged
Nationality | Scottish |
Education | Glasgow School of Art |
Known for | Architecture, Art, Design, Decorative Arts |
Notable work | Glasgow School of Art, The Willow Tearooms, Hill House, Queen's Cross Church, Scotland Street School |
Style | Symbolism, Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, Glasgow Style |
Movement | Glasgow Style, Art Nouveau, Symbolism |
Spouse | Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh |
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