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From Arts and Crafts to Design
Welcome to Olga Kronsteiner's encyclopedia, presented by ÖSTERREICHISCHE WERKSTÄTTEN.
Olga Kronsteiner was born in Graz in 1967. She studied History of Art as well as Journalism and Communications Science. Since 1993 she has worked as a free-lance journalist in the culture and art departments of Die Welt, Antiquitätenzeitung, Weltkunst (Germany), Der Standard, Wirtschaftswoche, Trend (Austria).
Post-graduate study at the University of Applied Arts (1998) with Prof. Dr. Manfred Wagner.
Olga Kronsteiner specialises in late 19th century and 20th century art, research on Werkstätte Hagenau, Walter Bosse and the history of design.
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Encyclopedia - Section Overview:
| Associations |
| Many followed the example of the first arts and crafts museum (the Victoria & Albert Museum in London). Today, these museums house comprehensive collections which document historical developments. The main impulses came from associations of artists. |
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Workshops and firms
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| In a similar manner to the English Arts & Crafts Movement, numerous workshops were established at the turn of the century which were run by artists and craftsmen. The products were distributed via customers (including collectors) or external companies. |
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| Styles |
| The search for a new style corresponding to the spirit of the times united European artists at the turn of the century in their desire for reform. However varied the characteristics appear in retrospect, this departure towards a modern spirit was to have a lasting effect on subsequent generations. |
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| Artists |
| The protagonists of the reform movements at the turn of the century, their places of activity, epoch-making ideas and influence on future generations: |
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