Piet Zwart
Piet Zwart (1885–1977) was a Dutch photographer, typographer and architect.
Also recorded as Pieter Zwart; P. Zwart.
Piet Zwart in brief
- Born
- 1885
- Died
- 1977
- Known for
- photographer, typographer, architect, cover artist, designer and ceramicist
- Place of birth
- Zaandijk
Overview
Born at Zaandijk in 1885, died at Wassenaar in 1977.
In detail
Piet Zwart studied at Rijksschool voor Kunstnijverheid Amsterdam, Delft University of Technology and Willem de Kooning Academy. Dick Elffers is recorded as having studied under Piet Zwart. the recorded working language is Dutch.
The field of work recorded is typography, product design and studio glass. The authority associates the name with De Stijl.
Places of work recorded in the authority are South Holland. Employment is recorded with Willem de Kooning Academy, Bauhaus and Bruynzeel. Membership is recorded of Nederlandsche Vereeniging voor Ambachts- en Nijverheidskunst and Vereniging van Beoefenaars der Gebonden Kunsten.
Works named in the authority record are Bruynzeel kitchen.
Work by Piet Zwart is recorded in the collections of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Art Institute of Chicago, Tate, National Gallery of Canada and Stadsarchief Rotterdam.
Distinctions recorded are Quellinus award, David Röellprijs and H.N. Werkman Award.
Sources
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- 1.
“Piet Zwart”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q529366: Piet Zwart
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