Vivid color, organic forms, and a loathing of straight lines were just a few stalwart characteristics in the unique practice of Friedensreich Hundertwasser (1928-2000). A non-conformist hero, the artist, architect, and activist left a blazing trail of imagination and ideas in buildings, paintings, manifestos, initiatives, and more. Hundertwasser's best-known work is considered by many to be the Hundertwasserhaus in Vienna, a structural synthesis of the vitality and uniqueness that determined the artist's entire oeuvre. For ...
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Vivid color, organic forms, and a loathing of straight lines were just a few stalwart characteristics in the unique practice of Friedensreich Hundertwasser (1928-2000). A non-conformist hero, the artist, architect, and activist left a blazing trail of imagination and ideas in buildings, paintings, manifestos, initiatives, and more. Hundertwasser's best-known work is considered by many to be the Hundertwasserhaus in Vienna, a structural synthesis of the vitality and uniqueness that determined the artist's entire oeuvre. For Hundertwasser, rational, sterile, monotonous buildings caused human misery. He called for a boycott of the modernist paradigm championed by the likes of Adolf Loos, and campaigned instead for an architecture of creative freedom and ecological commitment. A fierce opponent of straight lines, which he called "godless and immoral," Hundertwasser was fascinated by the spiral, drawing also on the Secessionist forms of Klimt and Schiele. This richly illustrated book traces Hundertwasser's style and vision not only for each building, but for society at large. From naked addresses at the end of the 1960s to worldwide architecture projects and alternative blueprints for society, author Pierre Restany explores Hundertwasser's most high-profile and innovative ideas in a thrilling introduction to a pioneering 20th-century mind.
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Add this copy of Hundertwasser to cart. $2.64, very good condition, Sold by 2nd Life Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Burlington, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 2004 by TASCHEN.
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Add this copy of Hundertwasser to cart. $4.23, like new condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austell, GA, UNITED STATES, published 2004 by TASCHEN.
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Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.
Add this copy of Hundertwasser: the Painter-King With the Five Skins to cart. $7.48, very good condition, Sold by Books Revisited rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Saint Cloud, MN, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Taschen America Llc.
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This book is in good condition. The cover has minor creases or bends. The binding is tight and pages are intact. Some pages may have writing or highlighting.
Add this copy of Hundertwasser: the Painter-King With the Five Skins to cart. $12.95, very good condition, Sold by Epilonian Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Manhattan Beach, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Taschen.
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Very Good. Size: 7x0x8; Taschen GmbH [Published Date: 2000]. Soft cover, 95 pp. In very good condition. Glossy pictorial paper covers with French flaps have light bumping to edges and light overall scuffing. Binding tight. Pages clean and unmarked. NOT Ex-Library. NO remainder marks. Full color illustrations. The book delves into the philosophy and creative process of Friedensreich Hundertwasser (1928-2000), a renowned Austrian artist and architect. The "Five Skins" concept is central to the book, symbolizing the layers of human existence that Hundertwasser believed are essential for both individual and societal well-being. These "skins" represent: The epidermis: A person's identity and connection with themselves. Clothing: A form of personal expression that, according to Hundertwasser, should be artistic and unique. Housing: A reflection of individual creativity, where people should have the freedom to modify their homes according to their personal tastes. The social environment: The relationships and social circles that influence identity. The global environment: Humanity's responsibility towards the earth and its ecosystems. Hundertwasser used these concepts not only in his art but also in his architectural designs, promoting organic forms, the integration of nature into buildings, and the rejection of straight lines and grid-based architecture. His message was one of individuality, creativity, and ecological responsibility.
Add this copy of Hundertwasser to cart. $13.13, like new condition, Sold by Speaking Volumes rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BURLINGTON, VT, UNITED STATES, published 2004 by Taschen.
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Add this copy of Hundertwasser to cart. $18.00, very good condition, Sold by Longhouse, Pub. & Bookseller rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from West Brattleboro, VT, UNITED STATES, published by Ballantine Books, 1978.
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Near fine tall brilliant art piece cover by the artist. Clean bright text. and profusely illustrated all in color showcasing the wild painter's wild paintings. Along with informative text and photographs of the artist.
