Peter Alma (1886–1969) was a prominent Dutch artist, designer, and muralist. Born in Medan, Indonesia, he studied at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague and the Académie Humbert in Paris. Alma's work is characterized by a transition from Neo-Impressionism to Cubism, ultimately arriving at a constructive, socialist-influenced style. He is perhaps best known for his large-scale murals at Amsterdam's Amstel Station (1939), where he integrated modern design with public infrastructure. A pioneer in visual communication, Alma also developed 'beeldstatistieken' (visual statistics), a precursor to the Isotype system, which sought to make complex data accessible and aesthetically meaningful to the general public. His practice bridged the gap between fine art, graphic design, and industrial application.[1,2,3,4]
Beeldstatistieken van Peter Alma1925 · De Reclame · book · DutchThe user's title 'Tekening van Peter Alma' appears to be a variation or misattribution of 'Beeldstatistieken van Peter Alma', which was published in 1925 by De Reclame in Den Haag.
Bouwers1926 · De Reclame · book · Dutch
Amstel Station Murals1939 · muralLarge-scale murals in the hall of Amsterdam Amstel Station.
Peter Alma Stedelijk Museum catalogus SM404author · designer