The proposed structure will complete the existing site of german architect and designer peter behrens modernist tabakfabrik linz, a tobacco factory built between 1929 and 1935. He was a founder of modern objective industrial architecture and modern industrial design. Peter behrens, canadian novelist, screenwriter and short. In 1890 he visited the netherlands before settling in germany, monaco. Peter behrens, luzette pendant lamp from 19101920, frame in old copper and opaline glass. There behrens designed and built his first house, his own dwelling. 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. Peter behrens 18681940 was germanys foremost architect in the early 20th century, as well as a painter and designer. His buildings greatly influenced the architecture of the next generation in europe. Public domain born in hamburg, behrens moved to munich in 1890 where he began his career as a painter, illustrator and bookbinder. Peter behrens synonyms, peter behrens pronunciation, peter behrens translation, english dictionary definition of peter behrens. Peter behrens portrait taken by waldemar titzenthaler c.
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. Jan 17, 2014 peter behrens haus behrens in 1899 peter behrens was appointed by grand duke ernst ludwig of hessedarmstadt to the mathildenhohe artists colony the grand duke had just established in darmstadt. In joe obrienbackwoods boy, railroad magnate, brooding soulpeter behrens gives us a fiercely compelling man who exchanges isolation and poverty in the canadian wilds for a share in the dazzling possibilities and. Peter behrens german architect known for his simple utilitarian factory buildings behrens. Behrens was best known for being a member of the german band trio in the early 1980s, where he played the drums. The kiss, 1898 by peter behrens the collection art. Er war ursprunglich maler, wurde dann als architekt vor. The first half of this book was incredibly addicting to me, and i could hardly put it down. 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. Apr 14, 2020 peter behrens portrait taken by waldemar titzenthaler c. Peter behrens, architect noted for his influential role in the development of modern architecture in germany. Foi um dos arquitectos mais influentes da alemanha e um dos fundadores da werkbund. Peter behrens figure 1 was born 14 april 1868 in hamburg and died in berlin 27 february 1940.
He was a leader in the 1900s of the german jugendstil movement, and foundation member of the. Peter behrens novel, carry me, follows the fortunes of two interconnected families through the world wars in europe, as well as the turmoil leading up to irelands war of independence. 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. Peter behrens was born in hamburg on april 14, 1868. Carry me, his third novel, will be published in february 2016. Peter behrens born 1954 is a canadianamerican novelist, screenwriter and short story writer. But before he became an architect he was a painter in his youth and art nouveau designer of decorative and graphic art. Peter behrens german designer, 18681940 guide to pictures of works by peter behrens in art museum sites and image archives worldwide. In addition, he was a pioneer in the field of industrial design. Deutsche kunsterziehung by behrens, peter, 18681940. Peter behrens, born april 14, 1868, hamburgdied feb. In addition, he was a pioneer in the field of industrial design after attending the fine arts school at hamburg, behrens went to munich in 1897 during the time of the renaissance of arts and crafts in germany.
His debut novel, the law of dreams, won the 2006 governor generals award for english fiction, and was shortlisted for the rogers writers trust fiction prize, the commonwealth writers prize, the cba libris award for fiction book of the year, and the amazon. Peter behrens 14 april 1868 27 february 1940 was a leading german architect and industrial designer, best known for his early pioneering modernist aeg turbine hall in berlin in 1909. Most histories of twentiethcentury architecture cite peter behrens influence on three of his proteges. After attending the fine arts school at hamburg, behrens went to munich in 1897 during the time of the renaissance of arts. The deutsche werkbund, founded in 1907, advocated a marriage of art and technology. He established before world war i a predominantly utilitarian type of architecture that at the same time achieved qualities of clarity and impressiveness. He studied painting at the school of art in karlsruhe 18861889. Peter behrens played an important role in the development of modern architecture. Peter behrenss first novel the law of dreams won the governorgenerals award, canadas most prestigious book prize, and has been published in nine languages. Peter behrens and a new architecture for the twentieth. Stanford andersons longawaited study of the great architect and designer peter behrens contribution to the visual culture of the twentieth century. Peter behrens was born on september 4, 1946 in sanderbusch, lower saxony, germany. Early life peter behrens was born april 14,1868 in hamburg, germany.
Also 2 collection sof short stories, night driving macmillan and traveling light astoria. Learn about the artist and find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks, the latest news, and sold auction prices. 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. Peter behrens designer graphic designer artist 1868. He had a long career, designing objects and important buildings in a range of styles from the 1900s to the 1930s. Peter behrens is a canadian novelist, screenwriter and short story writer. Peter behrens article about peter behrens by the free. Peter behrens was greatly influenced by his work when lauweriks joined the faculty of dussledorf in 1904. Peter behrens musician simple english wikipedia, the free.
Aeg electric kettle designed by peter behrens maas collection. He cofounded the deutsche werkbund and was a pionneer in industrial design. Behrens, peter synonyms, behrens, peter pronunciation, behrens, peter translation, english dictionary definition of behrens, peter. The obriens is an unforgettable saga of love, loss, and change spanning half a century in the lives of a restless patriarch and his splendid, tragic, ambitious clan. This kettle was designed by a leading early 20th century german architect and industrial designer, peter behrens in 1909 during the early years of the 20th century peter behrens established himself amongst the front rank of german designers who brought about the cultural reform movement in germa.
It is the one with 23cm 9 diameter and total height 80cm 31. It was a solid five out of five stars, and i wish i could have kept reading. Peter behrens april 14, 1868 february 27, 1940 was a german architect and designer. The former star of the affair and fringe talks from home about his new series, little fires everywhere. Behrens, peter article about behrens, peter by the free. Peter behrens 4 september 1947 11 may 2016 was a german drummer, actor, musician and clown. He died on may 11, 2016 in wilhelmshaven, lower saxony. 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. Peter behrens biography, birth date, birth place and pictures. Public domain born in hamburg, behrens moved to munich in 1890 where he began his career as.
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