Introduction
Josef Hoffmann (15 December 1870 – 7 May 1956) was an Austrian architect and designer. He was among the founders of Vienna Secession and co-establisher of the Wiener Werkstätte. His most famous architectural work is the Palais Stoclet in Brussels, (1905-1911) an important transitional work between Art Nouveau and Modern Architecture.
Wikidata
Q84250
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Introduction
Born 15 December 1870. Designer of furniture, jewellery, leatherwork, textiles, metalwork, and glass. Hoffmann organized the eighth Secession exhibition in Vienna in 1900. In 1903 Josef Hoffmann and Kolo Moser founded the Wiener Werkstätte, the leading Viennese craft workshop. Austrian architect, designer. Comment on works: architect
Nationalities
Austrian, German
Gender
Male
Roles
Artist, Architect, Designer
Names
Josef Hoffmann, Josef Hoffman, Josef Franz Maria Hoffmann, Joseph Hoffmann, Joseph Franz Maria Hoffmann, hoffmann, josef hoffmann
Ulan
500019177
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