CHARLES RENNIE MACKINTOSH

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When was Charles Rennie Mackintosh born and where

7th, June 1868 in Glasgow, Scotland

At the same time a new philosophy came along creating functional and practical design throughout Europe, what was this called?

Modernist Ideas

When did Charles Rennie Mackintosh die, where and how?

10th, December 1928, London, from cancer

Why did Charles Rennie Mackintosh admire the Japanese design?

Because if it's simple forms and natural materials rather then elaboration and deception; the use of texture, light, and shadow rather than pattern and ornamentation.

Glasgow School of Art

By the 19th century Glasgow school of arts was one of the leading art academies in Europe and its reputation in architecture reached an all time high. At this time Charles Rennie Mackintosh was attending as a student.

TO END - FATHER OF GLASGOW AND MODERN ARCHITECTURE.

Charles lived in Glasgow for over 20 years and created some of his best known work. At this time he was given little recognition by his native city, by the end of the 20th century he was being recognized as the Father of Glasgow Style and one of the driving forces behind modern architecture.

What style did Charles Rennie Mackintosh create and give an example

Contrast between strong right angles and floral inspired decorative motifs with light curves. The Mackintosh Rose Motif

Who was introduced to Margaret's sister, Frances Macdonald and ended up in marriage?

Fellow co worker and student, Herbert MacNair

What was Charles Rennie Mackintosh's first major project at Honeyman and Keppie

Glasgow Herald Building (now known as the lighthouse)

Where did Charles Rennie Mackintosh meet Margaret Macdonald?

Glasgow School of Arts

All though his career as an architect was short it had?

Great impact and quality.

What is something interesting about Charles Rennie Mackintosh's name?

He changed the spelling from McIntosh for unknown reason as his father did before him.

What was a famous private home he built and who for?

Hill house, Helensburgh for publisher Walter blackie

Where did Charles Rennie Mackintosh work while attending Glasgow School of Art and what did he do?

Honeyman and Keppie and worked as a draftsman

Who did Charles Rennie Mackintosh end up marrying and when

Margaret Macdonald on August 22nd in 1900

Why were the Japanese design able to influence Charles Rennie Mackintosh' design?

Japanese policies softened, which opened themselves to globalization resulting in a big Japanese influence around the world. The Japanese design became more accessible and gained great popularity.

Who was Charles Rennie Mackintosh first engaged with?

Jessie Keppie - employers sister

What were Charles Rennie Mackintosh's designs like in the modern movement?

Mackintosh took his Scottish upbringing and blended it with the flourish of Art Nouveau and the simplicity of Japanese Forms.

What is Art Nouveau?

Natural forms and structures, curved lines of plants and flowers.

What was the difference in old Western Style versus Japanese arts, furniture and design?

Old western style furniture was seen as ornament that displayed wealth and the Japanese arts furniture, and design focused on quality of space, which was meant to evoke a calming and organic feeling to the interior

He designed -

Private homes, commercial building, and interior renovations and churches.

What was Charles Rennie Mackintosh profession?

Scottish architect and designer. Became a water colorist later in life

Charles Rennie Mackintosh - Design influences

The Industrial revolution influenced Mackintosh's design as well as Asian Style and Emerging modernist ideas.

What was the concept of Modernist movement?

To develop innovative ideas and new technology- design was concerned more of the present and the future rather then the history and traditions

What did Charles, Margaret, Herbert, and Frances do?

Worked collaboratively together and became known as "the four". They were big influences in Glasgow style art and design.


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