Subtleties lost amid too much reverence

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The exhibition of the works of Charles Rennie Mackintosh currently being held at the McClellan Galleries in Glasgow, Scotland, covers more than 300 works of art. These include furniture, drawings and paintings. However, it is somewhat disappointing, as the works of Mackintosh are now highly sought after and have therefore lost their earlier controversial and exciting qualities. The exhibition does include some material which has not previously been shown.

Mackintosh, Charles Rennie

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Prague's tribute to a great Slovenian architect

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Josip Plecnik is a great Slovenian architect, working in the 1920s, whose work was greatly influenced by the German architectural theorist Semper. Plecnik was entrusted with the job of restoring and modernizing Prague Castle for the fledgling Czech Republic. A major exhibition at the castle celebrates the work and achievements of Plecnik and acknowledges Semper's influence over the Slovenian master.

Architects, Buildings and facilities, Prague, Czech Republic, Plecnik, Josip

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Signore Pevsner

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A two-day seminar in Milan, Italy, on the work of architectural historian Sir Nikolaus Pevsner covered many aspects of his life and career. Issues such as the ambivalent attitude to him in the UK and his European status were discussed. The reasons for the extensive interest in his work in Italy are considered.

Conferences, meetings and seminars, Influence, Pevsner, Nikolaus Bernhard Leon

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