Product Description

This companion catalogue to a new exhibition at the Neue Galerie, New York, November 2, 2006 - February 26, 2007 examines Josef Hoffmann's early career, from his student days in Vienna to his worldwide influence on twentieth-century decorative arts. Illustrated with colour photographs of Hoffmann's masterpieces - on their own and as parts of interiors - this monograph focuses a member of the Secessionist Movement and founder of the Vienna Workshops, his role in the intellectual rebellion that took place in Austria; and his progression toward a Modernist ethic. It takes readers through four dazzling interiors designed by Hoffmann and furnished with his signature pieces, including furniture, wall and floor coverings, textiles, lighting, ceramics, glassware and metalwork. The overall effect of these rooms is to be transported to a world in which form marries function, and simplicity and refinement reign supreme.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #484648 in Books
• Published on: 2006-10-09
• Original language: German
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 223 pages

About the Author
Christian Witt-Dorring is a curator at the Neue Galerie in New York City, specialising in the history of nineteenth and twentieth century furniture and interiors.