Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Glasgow-born artist, architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868 -1928) was one of the principal exponents of the Glasgow Style movement and played a key role in shaping European Art Nouveau.
Mackintosh (1868 – 1928) is celebrated around the world as one of the most creative figures of the early 20th Century and Glasgow - Mackintosh’s home city - houses the pre-eminent collection of his buildings, drawings and designs.
Mackintosh made his sublime mark on three types of architecture – public buildings, private houses and tea-rooms – with the majority of these existing within the city of Glasgow. Together with his wife Margaret Macdonald, her sister Frances, and Herbert McNair, he was responsible for laying the foundations of ‘the Glasgow Style’.
His buildings are notable for the elegance and clarity of their spatial concepts, the skilful exploitation of natural and artificial lighting, and detailing. An outstanding architect, designer, and artist, Mackintosh has been hailed as one of the principal founders of European Art Nouveau.
Further information on tours and events can be obtained from the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society at e-mail info@crmsociety.com or web: http://www.crmsociety.com