Pioneer of Art Nouveau - Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Charles Rennie Mackintosh was a renowned Scottish designer and architect, who contributed greatly to design during the early 20^th century. Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s structures are now regarded as part of the international modern movement of the time.

Charles Rennie Mackintosh born in 1868 believed that architecture was the supreme discipline that brings together all types of art. He designed buildings, including the impressive and imposing facade for the Glasgow School of Art in 1899.

Glasgow School of Art - Eastern front

Glasgow School of Art - Western front

Martyrs School is one of the earliest buildings that Charles Rennie Mackintosh designed. It was built in the Scotland Renaissance style. Charles Rennie Mackintosh was influenced by Art Nouveau and the Arts and crafts Movement. He was even influenced by Japanese Art, style and design which this led him to influence buildings in their use and shape.

Charles Rennie Mackintosh Art Nouveau Style

Martyrs School, Glasgow

Stylised Mackintosh rose in tower of Daily Record Building 

Charles Rennie Mackintosh designed for a specific reason and for a specific.Mackintosh always made use of the design principles taken from Art Nouveau, the Arts and Crafts Movement and Japanese design.

Mackintosh chairs

Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s works have a distinctive character, as his designs are caught between the Victorian Era and the Modern Age. He also is considered as the pioneer of Art Nouveau as he left a legacy of his work throughout the country including Glasgow School of Art which is considered by many to be his architectural masterpiece.

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References:

• Tictoc, N.D/ Charles Rennie Mackintosh [online] available at: http://www.houseforanartlover.co.uk/step_inside/charles_rennie_mackintosh#

• Gerald Blaikie, 2013. Charles Rennie Mackinosth - Architect and Designer [online] available at: http://www.scotcities.com/mackintosh/

• Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, 2014. Mackintosh [online] available at: http://peoplemakeglasgow.com/guide-book/tourist-info/mackintosh/

• V.Ryan, 2012. An Introduction to Charles Rennie Mackintosh [online] available at: http://www.technologystudent.com/joints/rennie1.html