Charles Rennie Mackintosh
A Scottish architect, designer, water colourist and artist, he was a leading figure in the Art Nouveau movement and the Glasgow School.
Quotes by Charles Rennie Mackintosh
There is no such thing as a new art, but only new artists.
Art is the flower of life, and it is for the flower of life that we must strive.
The architect must be a poet, a painter, a sculptor, a musician, and a philosopher.
The work of art is a creation of the human spirit, and it is through the human spirit that it must be understood.
The true artist is one who can create beauty out of nothing.
The architect's task is to create a beautiful and functional environment for human life.
Simplicity and harmony are the key to good design.
The purpose of art is to elevate the human spirit.
Colour is a power which directly influences the soul.
The artist must be true to himself and to his vision.
The house is a machine for living.
The architect should be a master of all trades.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but good design is universal.
The true measure of an architect is the quality of his buildings.
Every detail matters in architecture.
The architect must be a visionary.
Form follows function, but beauty follows both.
The building should be a reflection of its time and place.
Light is an essential element in architecture.
The architect must understand the human condition.