Zijl, Ida van. creator text bibliography biography enk 2010 First published monographic eng spa

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239 p. ill. (some col.) ; plans ; 30 cm. Gerrit Rietveld's simple yet dynamic style greatly influenced international furniture design and contributed significantly to the history of architecture. Following Rietveld from his humble beginnings as a cabinetmaker to his final years as a world-renowned architect, this book presents both his lesser-known work and his most celebrated. It explores his significance in the wider context of avant-garde movements, and his influence within De Stijl and Functionalism. This highly detailed yet accessible monograph is designed by the acclaimed Dutch designer Wim Crouwel -- Contents : 6 Foreword -- Chapter 1 9 Conviction and vision -- Chapter 2 19 Summer 1918 -- Chapter 3 33 The cabinetmaker of De Stijl -- Chapter 4 47 The Schröder House -- Chapter 5 73 Architect in heart and soul -- Chapter 6 115 Flexible functionalism -- Chapter 7 141 War and reconstruction -- Chapter 8 165 National recognition -- Chapter 9 189 The bounding of space -- Chapter 10 201 Position and significance -- 211 Notes -- 222 Chronology -- 232 Bibliography -- 236 Index -- 240 Credits -- Ida van Zijl. Include index Include Bibliography Rietveld, Gerrit Thomas 1888-1964 Architects Netherlands Biography Designers Netherlands Biography Furniture designers Netherlands Biography NA1153.R5 Z54 2010 720.92 9780714857480 0714873209 2010284723 pucpr 031111 20260914104124.0 eng