A celebration of the achievements and transformative power of Charles
Rennie Mackintosh's work that has inspired generations of artists and
designers.
In the final decades of the 19th century, the Glasgow Style introduced
Art Nouveau in Britain and helped transform an industrial city into
Scotland's premier cultural capital. The predominant force behind the
Glasgow Style was Charles Rennie Mackintosh, an architect and designer
who personified the movement's intellectual freedom, sensuality, and
spirit of collaboration. This lively and informative book showcases the
work of Mackintosh and contextualizes it in relation to a larger circle
of designers and craftspeople with which he shared sources, stylistic
features, and patrons. Filled with color illustrations, archival
materials, and essays, this volume explores every aspect of the Glasgow
Style--from beautifully appointed homes and restaurants to everyday
works of needlepoint, cups and saucers, stained glass windows, magazine
illustrations, and textiles. It traces the birth of the Glasgow Style to
The Glasgow School of Art, where Mackintosh met fellow students,
including his future wife, who would form an influential circle
nicknamed the Immortals. It also reveals how the rise of the Glasgow
Style went hand-in-hand with the founding of the city's Technical Arts
School, where students trained in both industrial and artistic crafts,
which helped establish a talented and creative workforce. Far-reaching
and influential, the Glasgow Style improved nearly every facet of daily
life. This book celebrates the immense achievements of Mackintosh and
his fellow designers and highlights their impact in the United States
and beyond.
Published with American Federation of the Arts