As a member of the progressive darmstadt artists colony, behrens developed his architectural and. At least equally important is his position as a product designer for industry. Peter behrens 18681940 behrens, an architect from hamburg, was a designer who played a pivotal role in the transition from 19th century decorative art to the simple functional designs of the first half of the 20th century i. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your.
One of germanys greatest architects during the first decade of the 20th century, peter behrens was a pioneer of corporate design as well as modernist architecture buildings characterized by. A consideration of the theater as the highest symbol of a culture, is believed to be the first to use sansserif type as a running book text. The origins the three locations graphic design at the bauhaus. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Peter behrens and a new architecture for the twentieth century. Peter behrens died of a heart attack in berlin on 27 february 1940. Alan windsor, peter behrens, architect and designer, london. But before he became an architect he was a painter in his youth and art nouveau designer. In addition, he was a pioneer in the field of industrial design. Apr 14, 2019 peter behrens died of a heart attack in berlin on 27 february 1940. Peter behrens 18681940 was one of the most innovative architects and designers of the early 20th century. Behrens started his career as a painter, illustrator and bookbinder but would.
It is beautifully supported by the illustrations and book design which i hereby, arms waving, nominate for a graphic design award. Peter behrens and a new architecture for the twentieth century anderson, stanford on. Stanford andersons longawaited study of the great architect and designer peter behrens contribution to the visual culture of the twentieth century. The titlepage spread is a rare example for its time of the use of a sansserif face. At the beginning of the century, he brought forth outstanding works in painting, architecture, graphic design and industrial design, which exerted a paramount influence in all these various fields, opening up uncharted territory for the generations to come. The cover illustration was adapted from a work by german modernist designer peter behrens. Peter behrens 18681940 artistic work encompasses all areas of applied art. Apr 10, 2020 peter behrens, architect noted for his influential role in the development of modern architecture in germany. Peter behrend also worked as a font designer for the klingspor type foundry, where he created behrens antiqua and behrens schrift in 1901. Born 1868 in hamburg, peter behrens was a highly influential figure to both twentieth century german art development and to modern day society, in an international sense. Peter behrens german graphic designer, 18681940 alternate title. Peter behrens was born on april 14, 1868, in hamburg, germany.
Peter behrens is a canadian novelist, screenwriter and short story writer. Meggs history of graphic design, chapters 9, 10, 11, 12. A prolific selftaught architect, he was also an influential teacher. Cite three examples of behrens s work to support your answer. Peter behrens designer graphic designer artist 18681940 peter behrens was born in hamburg germany in 1869, studied painting from 1886 to 1889 at the karlsruhe school of art in dusseldorf in 1889, privately, with ferdinand brutt.
At the beginning of the century, he brought forth outstanding works in painting, architecture, graphic design and industrial design, which exerted a. Peter behrens 18681940, a german architect and designer, was born in hamburg and studied painting at karlsruhe and dusseldorf schools of art from 1886 to 1889. Peter behrens figure 1 was born 14 april 1868 in hamburg and died in berlin 27 february 1940. Peter behrens book design graphic arts princeton university. He cofounded the munich vereinigte werkstatten fur kunst im handwerk united workshops for art in handcraft in 1897, and was professor of an artists colony in darmstadt from 1900. History of graphic design, graphic designers, art and design movements. Cultural amnesia is a book of biographical essays by clive james, first published in 2007. Behrens held a prestigious stegner fellowship at stanford university. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Peter behrens was a german architect and designer, is one of the most influential 20thcentury designers, he is viewed as the founder of modern objective industrial architecture and modern industrial design at the beginning of the century, he brought forth outstanding works in painting, architecture, graphic design and industrial design, which exerted a paramount influence in all these. Collectors copy very fine w vf dustjacket, clean vf interior.
How exactly peter behrens a painter turned graphic designer came to receive his first commissions from aeg in 1907 remains somewhat unclear. Carry me proves peter behrens is a powerful stylist. Peter behrens april 1868 february was a german architect and designer. Peter behrens was a german architect and designer, is one of the most influential 20thcentury designers, he is viewed as the founder of modern objective industrial architecture and modern industrial design. Born in hamburg, behrens studied art in hamburg, karlsruhe, dusseldorf, and munich before establishing himself as a successful painter. This evolution toward elemental geometric form was diagrammed by walter crane in his book line and form. How exactly peter behrensa painter turned graphic designercame to receive his first commissions from aeg in 1907 remains somewhat unclear. Architect and designer textbook binding june, 1981.
Peter behrens, architect and designer alan windsor on. Architect, designer, and artist peter behrens 18681940 was one of the 20th centurys most influential german designers, and is known as the father of modern industrial design. Peter behrens was appointed artistic advisor to aeg in 1907 and become intensely involved with its architectural, product, and graphic design programs at aeg until world war i. Behrens was not only a significant figure in 20thcentury architectural history. Discuss the contributions made to type design and book design by american designers frederic goudy, william addison dwiggins, and bruce rogers. Peter behrens was one of the leaders of architectural reform at the turn of the century and was a major designer of factories and office buildings in brick, steel and glass. Peter behrens, a german artist, architect, and designer played a major role in the evolution of design during the first decade of the 20th century. Behrenschrift, inspired by akidenz grotesque, was peter behrens first typeface, released and manufactured by the klingspore foundry, created a uniquely german type by combining the heavy, condensed form of blackletter, the proportions of roman inscriptions and his standardized letterform construction. He enrolled in the school of art in karlsruhe in 1886, and studied there until 1889. Describe how peter behrens s design developed from a philosophy of gesamkultur. Peter behrens online shop buy furniturelightingdesign. Peter behrens behrens started his career as a painter, illustrator and book binder but would eventually become an artistic consultant for aeg allgemeine elektrizitatsgesellschaft, literally general electric company.
Peter behrens german architect and designer 18681940 i. A new book examines german influence on modern day graphic. His expansive career included architecture and design, in which fields he introduced important philosophies while also laying foundations for the future. In any case, he was a talented painter, graphic artist and designer. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Peter behrens designer graphic designer artist 1868. He was concerned with the relationships of art and design forms to social, technical, and cultural conditions and believed, after architecture, typography was the most characteristic picture of a. Peter behrens, canadian novelist, screenwriter and short. The first half of this book was incredibly addicting to me, and i could hardly put it down. He is widely recognised as a pioneer of modern industrial design. As head designer at aeg, behrens created the companys. Architect and designer 97808590727 by windsor, alan and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Feb 20, 2016 carry me by peter behrens is a beautifully woven tale of the world wars that gives a unique perspective into the life of people in those times.
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Although he was a selfeducated industrial designer, peter behrens was first. Chapter 12 flashcards flashcard machine create, study. He was a founder of modern objective industrial architecture and modern industrial design. But the credentials behrens brought to this appointment were substantial, and his success within the industrial powerhouse was immediate. From which we inspired our watches design based on his design philosophy. The robinson library fine arts architecture history. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Peter behrens book design book design, behrens, history.
As graphic design emerged as a field, the early pioneers were not always acknowledged for their work, such as architect peter behrens, who designed logos, book. His advanced thinking about design influenced architecture, industrial design, and graphic design, set the stage for the future. Peter behrens pioneer of modern industrial design scihi. Peter behrens, architect noted for his influential role in the development of modern architecture in germany. Peter behrens, ex libris, museum of applied arts, budapest. Found in 2012, the name behrens was from a famous german architect and designer, peter behrens 18681940. Hamburg 1868 berlin 1940 peter behrens is one of the most influential 20thcentury german designers. Apr 14, 2020 if asked to name buildings by german architect and designer peter behrens 14 april 1868 27 february 1940, few people would be able to answer with anything other than his aeg turbine factory. His poster for the thirteenth vienna secession exhibition is a masterpiece of the mature phase. Peter behrens german architect and designer 18681940. His debut novel, the law of dreams, won the 2006 governor generals award for english fiction. Peter behrens architect biography, buildings, projects and.
Behrens was an early advocate of sansserif typography, and his twentyfivepage booklet, celebration of life and art. The german font designer peter behrens was born in hamburg in 1868, died in 1940 and created the font behrens kursiv. After attending the fine arts school at hamburg, behrens went to munich in 1897 during the time of the renaissance of arts. Peter behrens 14 april 1868 27 february 1940 was a german architect and designer. It was a solid five out of five stars, and i wish i could have kept reading. One of germanys greatest architects during the first decade of the 20th century, peter behrens was a pioneer of corporate design as well as modernist architecture buildings characterized by functionalist style and new materials. Study 109 terms gdh exam 2 c912 flashcards quizlet. German architect, painter, and typographer peter behrens 18681940 was a leading voice in development of modern german culture, designing monumental buildings as well as everyday commercial products. He simply and clearly stated his design philosophy.
In his life peter behrens created many buildings, which were groundbreaking for different directions. Peter behrens, architect and designer by alan windsor. Peter behrens, architect and designer by windsor, alan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He played a major role in defining its approach to graphic design. Peter behrens was a pioneer in everything he did in the first half of the 20th century and his ideas were spread around the world by his students, especially by walter gropius, mies van. Peter behrens architect biography, buildings, projects. Peter behrens biography infos for sellers and buyers. Peter behrens s first novel the law of dreams won the governorgenerals award, canadas most prestigious book prize, and has been published in nine languages.
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