Mackintosh Style Stained Glass: Timeless And Just Right For Your Austin Home
Charles Rennie Mackintosh: His Work And Inspiration
If you have studied any sort of art history or design you likely know about an artist named Charles Rennie Mackintosh. He was a prolific designer, artist, architect and furniture builder who attended the Glasgow School of Arts and, as it were, was one of the most influential figures in stained glass art of his time, among many other accolades. His distinct furniture set him apart from other designers of his day and even more so his very unique signature style stained glass
Mackintosh Style Stained Glass
While no one can say for sure how Mackintosh’s style can to fruition, we do know that the 1890s was a decade of learning and development for him. This when he went forward with his architectural training, traveled to Italy. While his style is very different than Italian masters at the time, you can see an attention to color and romantic Italian themes, specifically floral patterns in his work. However, one would characterize his work as that of progressive modernity with the spirit of romanticism, and clearly the father of some of the most influential Art Nouveau styles we see hints of in buildings and art today.
The Mackintosh Rose In Stained Glass
By far the most commonly known and often imitated motifs by Charles Rennie Mackintosh is his signature rose. Its simple form, natural curves, and simple texture sets it apart, as well as his use of bold colors against clear glass. Truly one of the world’s most marvelous stained glass motifs, it is the very picture of doing more with less.
Mackintosh Style Stained Glass For Your Austin Home
While no artist today can truly do justice to Mackintosh’s signature style, we at Stained Glass Austin, offer marvelous custom stained glass windows in the style of Charles Mackintosh that are absolutely stunning. Our work will leave you with a sense of vintage luxury, as his work once did in homes and buildings across America. Truly ahead of his time, Mackintosh’s designs are as relevant today as they were at the turn of the 20th century and will look wonderful on any home old or new.
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Contact us today to learn more about Mackintosh style glass to beautify your Austin home.
