Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933) was born into luxury and made that
advantage a tool to become a leader in the Aesthetic and Art Nouveau
movements. His father started the iconic Tiffany store beginning with
exotic gifts and becoming the style-setting jeweler. Louis veered his
talent into the allure of stained glass instead of diamonds. Though his
portfolio contains painting, architecture, furniture and tabletop
design, what he is most remembered for are windows, lamps and vases.
Tiffany's inspiration came from nature - flowers, insects, birds, and
the gentle breeze that propels the movement of it all. The Short
Biographies series from Applewood's Benna Books imprint features short,
intriguing, and entertaining biographies of world-renowned figures. Each
beautiful hardcover book includes an interesting retelling of a single
person's life, suitable for young adults and adults alike. These little
gems will become beloved souvenirs of a favorite artist or a memorable
trip to a museum.