Josef Hoffmann : falling for beauty / essays, Ursula Graf, Adrián Prieto, Christian Witt-Dörring.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Hoffmann, Josef, 1870-1956.

Graf, Ursula, 1961- writer of added commentary.

Martín Prieto, Adrián, writer of added commentary.

Witt-Dörring, Christian, writer of added commentary.

Musées royaux d'art et d'histoire (Belgium), organizer, host institution.

Österreichisches Museum für Angewandte Kunst, organizer.

Standardized Title:

Josef Hoffmann (Hannibal)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hoffmann, Josef, 1870-1956--Exhibitions.

Hoffmann, Josef.

Design--Austria--Vienna--20th century--Exhibitions.

Design.

Design--Belgium--Brussels--20th century--Exhibitions.

Palais Stoclet (Brussels, Belgium)--Exhibitions.

Palais Stoclet (Brussels, Belgium).

Physical Description:

208 pages : illustrations (some color), plans ; 28 cm

Manufacture:

Bruges, Belgium : die Keure ; Groningen, The Netherlands : Abbringh

Other Title:

Falling for beauty

Place of Publication:

[Belgium] : Hannibal, [2023]

Summary:

"The Viennese architect and 'allround designer' Josef Hoffmann (1870-1956) is much more than just the founder of the Wiener Werkstätte. This book offers a wide-ranging look at his oeuvre, which took shape over no less than sixty years. The timeless beauty of Hoffmann's creations demonstrates his importance not just as a historical figure, but as a source of inspiration for several generations. Richly illustrated with furniture, objects, designs, textiles, photos, drawings and documents. Special attention is paid to his creative method and his misunderstood use of colour"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Preface / Bruno Verbergt and Paul Dujardin

Life after Hoffmann / Christian Witt-Dörring

Hoffmann and the Backhausen archive / Ursula Graf

Falling for Hoffmann / Adrián Prieto

Palais Stoclet seats

Hide-and-seek at the Palais Stoclet : a conversation with Aude Stoclet and Laurent Flagey

Works 1897-1950.

Notes:

Published to accompany the exhibition at the Art & History Museum, Brussels, October 6, 2023 - April 14, 2024, based on the exhibition Josef Hoffmann: Progress through Beauty by the MAK - Museum of Applied Arts, Vienna, in 2021.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9464666773

9789464666779

OCLC:

1406824928