Hendricus Theodorus Wijdeveld
author · designer
Hendricus Theodorus Wijdeveld (1885–1987) was a prominent Dutch architect and graphic designer, best known as an influential figure of the Amsterdam School. He served as the editor-in-chief of 'Wendingen', a progressive architecture and art magazine published between 1918 and 1932. Wijdeveld's work is characterized by its groundbreaking approach to typography and architectural design. His notable projects include the Villa De Wachter (1922–1927) and various futuristic urban plans for Amsterdam. After a period of falling out of favor due to his perceived sympathies during the German occupation in 1940, he was rehabilitated following a major retrospective at the Stedelijk Museum in 1953. He also taught architecture in the United States between 1947 and 1952.[1,2]
Themes
- Amsterdam School
- Typography
- Modernism
Books
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Wendingennummer 1-1927author · designer
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Wendingen nummer 6 en 7 1920designer
Works by Hendricus Theodorus Wijdeveld
- Wendingen 1918 · Architectura et Amicitia · journal · Dutch Editor-in-chief and designer of the magazine.
- De Nieuwe Orde 1940 · book · Dutch Published during the German occupation.
Works about Hendricus Theodorus Wijdeveld
- Design the impossible. The world of architect Hendrik Wijdeveld (1885–1987) Jean-Paul Baeten & Aaron Betsky 2006 · NAI Publishers · book ISBN 9056624970
- H.Th. Wijdeveld, 50 years of creative work 1953 · Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam · book Retrospective publication.
Exhibitions
- 1953 Hendrik Wijdeveld Retrospective Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam solo