H.P. Berlage (1856 - 1934): Architect and Designer

Hendrik Petrus Berlage (1856-1934) was a prominent Dutch architect. Considered to be the 'father of modern architecture' in The Netherlands. His legacy includes the Amsterdam Commodities Exchange, the Berlage Bridge (Amsterdam), Holland House (London), Gemeentemuseum Den Haag and 'Plan Berlage', his vision for the extension of Amsterdam. He was highly influential, inspiring such cultural and architectural groups as the Traditionalists, the Amsterdam School, De Stijl and the New Objectivists. On the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of his last masterpiece, Gemeentemuseum Den Haag, this book follows different themes of Berlage's personal life, ideas and designs, his network and clientele. Thematically arranged and lavishly illustrated, this book offers new and surprising insights on this famous architect. AUTHOR: Titus M. Eliens is head of the Collections Section of the Gemeentemuseum The Hague. He is a well-known author who specializes in domestic culture and design of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Yvonne Brentjens is a Dutch freelance art critic, writer and researcher. She researches and publishes on Dutch designers, factories and design stores such as Piet Zwart, K.P.C. De Bazel, G.W. Dijsselhof, H.P. Berlage and most recently about Berlage's furniture studio t Binnenhuis. SELLING POINTS: ?Presents a new perspective on the career of Berlage, the most important Dutch architect in the first half of the 20th Century ?Provides a complete overview of his life and work ILLUSTRATIONS: 150 colour