Richard Riemerschmid (1868–1957), J. Winhart & Co.

Place: Munich

Born: 1868

Death: 1957

Biography:

Richard Riemerschmid was a German architect, painter, designer, and city planner born in Munich, Germany in 1868 and died in Munich in 1957. He was a major figure in Jugendstil, the German form of Art Nouveau, and a founder of architecture in the style.

Early Life and Career

Riemerschmid began his career as an Impressionist and Symbolist painter, producing advertising of various kinds on commission. He was a co-founder of the Vereinigte Werkstätten für Kunst im Handwerk (United Workshops for Art in Handcrafts) and the Deutscher Werkbund, which he headed from 1920 to 1926. From 1913 to 1924, he was director of the Munich Kunstgewerbeschule, and from 1926 to 1931 was a professor at and the director of the Kölner Werkschulen.

Artistic Style and Contributions

Riemerschmid's guiding principles were "objective clarity and purpose, solid craftsmanship and the use of simple, inexpensive materials". He created furniture, carpets, fabric and wallpaper designs, and glass and porcelain pieces. His designs were influenced by the English Arts and Crafts movement, and he paved the way for the modern artistic handcrafts movement. Some notable works by Riemerschmid include:

• Richard Riemerschmid: Design for a fan, which can be found on Wikioo.org.
• Galileo Chini: A prominent member of the Italian Liberty style movement, or Italian Art Nouveau, who taught decorative arts at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence, as mentioned on Wikioo.org.
• Willem Frederik Van Royen: The Carrot, a painting that can be found on Wikioo.org.

Museums and Collections

Riemerschmid's work can be found in various museums and collections, including the Museum Collection Lippmann in Berlin, Germany, which is a significant collection of artworks exhibited at the Berlin State Museums. The collection holds a variety of pieces from different artists and periods, as mentioned on Wikioo.org. Riemerschmid's biography can also be found on Wikipedia, which provides a detailed account of his life and career.

Legacy

Riemerschmid played an important role in the development of modern architecture and Art Nouveau. His designs and principles continue to influence artists and architects today. As a pioneer of the modern artistic handcrafts movement, he paved the way for future generations of artists and designers. His work can be found on Wikioo.org, which provides a comprehensive overview of his life and career.