ARTIST

Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo

1851–1942 · United Kingdom

Designed what's considered the first Art Nouveau work in 1883—a book cover that changed design history.

ABOUT

Arthur Heygate Mackmurdo (12 December 1851 – 15 March 1942) was a progressive English architect and designer, who influenced the Arts and Crafts Movement, notably through the Century Guild of Artists, which he set up in partnership with Herbert Horne in 1882. He was the pioneer of the Modern Style (British Art Nouveau style) and in turn global Art Nouveau movement. == Early life == Mackmurdo was the son of a wealthy chemical manufacturer. He was educated at Felsted School, a…

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NOTABLE WORKS
Design (triptych, right wing) William Morris Gallery Design (triptych, centre panel) William Morris Gallery Design (triptych, left wing) William Morris Gallery
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