Few artists have been as versatile as Henry van de Velde (1863-1957). Trained initially as a painter, he then developed as an architect, interior designer, designer and art advisor. He created a highly impressive oeuvre; with his furniture, silverware, porcelain, jewellery, book design and other creations, always managing to combine both practicality with unique style and elegance. This collection highlights the diversity of his work and is a reflection of his originality and talent in crossing the boundaries between a range of different art forms. AUTHOR: Werner Adriaenses is a conservator in the department of 20th Century Decorative Arts at the Royal Musea for Art and History in Brussels. Thomas Fohl is a doctor in art history and special representative of the chairman of the Klassik-Stiftung Weimar. Sabine Walter works for the musea of the Klassik Stiftung Weimar. SELLING POINTS: A complete overview of the works of Henry van de Velde who, along with Victor Horta and Paul Hankar, can be considered as one of the main founders and representatives of Art Nouveau in Belgium Van de Velde was a major influence on German design and architecture at the beginning of the twentieth century 100 colour and 250 b/w illustrations
