DOI issue:
No. 69 (December 1898)
DOI article:Studio-talk
DOI Page / Citation link:https://doi.org/10.11588/diglit.19230#0231
Studio- Talk
shops for the Enhancement of Artistic Craftsman-
ship," an association which has its headquarters in
Munich. The specimens include some excellent
embroidery by H. Obrist, a pretty writing-desk for
a lady by Riemerschmid, who has also produced
several charming fittings for illumination purposes,
some chairs of an original design by B. Paukok,
and a reading and writing-table by Paul Schultze-
Naumburg, which is none the less useful for the
simple elegance of its construction. This last-
mentioned exhibitor has also adorned the chief
room of the exhibition with a handsome frieze.
The movement in the direction of arousing
interest in sheer craftsmanship and the conviction
that therein lies a distinct art and not merely an
art of a higher or a lower standard, have their origin
in the great revival which, set on foot in England,
has gradually spread abroad throughout Germany.
The strength of English influence is shown by the
very genius of the exhibition. Furniture of an
CHAIR-BACK DESIGNED BY H. VON VOLKMANN
CARVED BY R. VON VOLKMANN
CHAIR-BACK DESIGNED BY H. VON VOLKMANN
CARVED BY R. VON VOLKMANN
eminently practical kind has been produced by
the hands of artists, the imitations of the Gothic, the
Renaissance and the Rococo have disappeared, the
most simple of forms have taken their place, and
the beautiful proportions of the designs inspire
real aesthetic pleasure. To a general impression of
harmony of form is added a delightful blending of
colour.
Although the choice of English models is at
present only too obvious, there is no doubt that
the young artists who are devoting their gifts to
the production of artistic furniture at a low cost,
will soon turn their attention to evolving designs
of their own. This year's exhibition promises,
therefore, to be the groundwork of great success in
the future.
G. G.
RIO DE JANEIRO.—Aurelio de Figu-
eredo, one of our most intelligent
painters, opened here last month
a one-man show which contained
some fine specimens of his latest
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shops for the Enhancement of Artistic Craftsman-
ship," an association which has its headquarters in
Munich. The specimens include some excellent
embroidery by H. Obrist, a pretty writing-desk for
a lady by Riemerschmid, who has also produced
several charming fittings for illumination purposes,
some chairs of an original design by B. Paukok,
and a reading and writing-table by Paul Schultze-
Naumburg, which is none the less useful for the
simple elegance of its construction. This last-
mentioned exhibitor has also adorned the chief
room of the exhibition with a handsome frieze.
The movement in the direction of arousing
interest in sheer craftsmanship and the conviction
that therein lies a distinct art and not merely an
art of a higher or a lower standard, have their origin
in the great revival which, set on foot in England,
has gradually spread abroad throughout Germany.
The strength of English influence is shown by the
very genius of the exhibition. Furniture of an
CHAIR-BACK DESIGNED BY H. VON VOLKMANN
CARVED BY R. VON VOLKMANN
CHAIR-BACK DESIGNED BY H. VON VOLKMANN
CARVED BY R. VON VOLKMANN
eminently practical kind has been produced by
the hands of artists, the imitations of the Gothic, the
Renaissance and the Rococo have disappeared, the
most simple of forms have taken their place, and
the beautiful proportions of the designs inspire
real aesthetic pleasure. To a general impression of
harmony of form is added a delightful blending of
colour.
Although the choice of English models is at
present only too obvious, there is no doubt that
the young artists who are devoting their gifts to
the production of artistic furniture at a low cost,
will soon turn their attention to evolving designs
of their own. This year's exhibition promises,
therefore, to be the groundwork of great success in
the future.
G. G.
RIO DE JANEIRO.—Aurelio de Figu-
eredo, one of our most intelligent
painters, opened here last month
a one-man show which contained
some fine specimens of his latest
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