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
Modern architecture must respect tradition while embracing innovation.
The artist must be free to express without constraint.
In every building, there should be a touch of the poetic.
Life is too short for ugly buildings.
The soul of a nation is in its architecture.
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication in design.
We are all influenced by the rose; it teaches us grace.
Architecture is the art of building a home for the human spirit.
Do not follow trends; create your own path.
The line is the soul of form.
In silence, the true beauty of design reveals itself.
Craftsmen are the unsung heroes of civilization.
A good chair is a trial on the human form.
The future belongs to those who honor the past.
Art without passion is merely decoration.
Let your work speak; words are for the mediocre.
Nature is the greatest architect.
In design, less is often more profound.
The Scottish spirit lives in bold lines and subtle curves.
True innovation comes from deep tradition.