A beautifully illustrated retrospective of Art Nouveau architect
and designer Hector Guimard, positioning him at the forefront of
the modernist movement The aesthetic of architect Hector Guimard
(1867-1942) has long characterized French Art Nouveau in the
popular imagination. This groundbreaking book showcases all aspects
of his artistry and recognizes the fundamental modernity of his
work. Known for, among other things, the decorative entrances to
the Paris Metro and the associated lettering, he often looked to
nature for inspiration, and combined materials such as stone and
cast iron in unique ways to create designs composed of curves and
waves that evoked movement. Guimard broke away from his classical
Beaux-Arts training to advocate a modern, abstract style; he also
pioneered the use of standardized models for his design objects and
experimented with prefabricated designs in his social housing
commissions, advancing the technology of the time. With copious,
beautifully reproduced illustrations of his architectural drawings
as well as his furniture, jewelry, and textile designs, this volume
explores Guimard's full oeuvre and elucidates the significance of
his work to the history of modern art. Essays by an international
group of scholars present Guimard as a visionary architect, a
shrewd entrepreneur, an industrialist, and a social activist.
Published in association with the Richard H. Driehaus Museum
Exhibition Schedule: Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, New
York (November 17, 2022-May 21, 2023) The Richard H. Driehaus
Museum, Chicago (June 22, 2023-January 7, 2024)
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