No. of pages 56
Published: 2001
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"Heinemann Profiles: Charles Rennie Mackintosh" by Richard Tames explores the life and work of the influential Scottish architect and designer. It highlights Mackintosh's unique approach to art and architecture, characterized by a blend of Scottish baronial styles with modernist elements. The book delves into his most notable projects, such as the Glasgow School of Art and the Willow Tea Rooms, showcasing how his innovative vision transformed the boundaries of design during the early 20th century. Through rich illustrations and insightful commentary, the profile emphasizes Mackintosh’s legacy as a pivotal figure in the Arts and Crafts movement and a precursor to modern architecture. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Heinemann Profiles .
There are 56 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2001 by Capstone Global Library Ltd .
Richard Tames is an experienced author, having written many non-fiction books for children and schools.
This book is in the following series:
Heinemann Profiles
This series tells the stories of the lives of famous people and also provides evidence for each story. Children are encouraged to think about how we know about each individual and the events that made them famous.
This book features the following characters:
Margaret Macdonald
This book features the character Margaret Macdonald.
Charles Rennie Mackintosh
This book features Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
Kate Cranston
This book features the character Kate Cranston.