Restany, Pierre

Hundertwasser

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ISBN 13:
9783836564212
author:
Restany, Pierre
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Taschen GmbH
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
96
Dimensions:
26 x 21 centimetres (0.56 kg)
Genre:
Arts & Photography, Art, Individual Artist
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£15.54

Description

Friedensreich Hundertwasser was an artist, architect, and activist whose unconventional style left a lasting impact. Characterized by vibrant color, organic forms, and a rejection of straight lines, his work embodied a unique vision for creative freedom and ecological commitment. Hundertwasser's most famous project, the Hundertwasserhaus in Vienna, exemplified this approach, blending vitality and uniqueness into its design. He saw modernist architecture as sterile and monotonous, advocating instead for buildings that brought joy and life to their surroundings. This book explores Hundertwasser's style and vision, tracing his influence on society through his innovative ideas and architectural projects. Through a richly illustrated introduction, author Pierre Restany delves into Hundertwasser's most high-profile concepts, offering a compelling insight into the mind of this pioneering 20th-century figure.

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