Piet Zwart 1885 - 1977

This monograph provides a comprehensive overview of the life and artistic output of Piet Zwart (1885–1977), a seminal figure in 20th-century Dutch visual culture. The book explores Zwart's multifaceted career as a graphic designer, industrial designer, furniture maker, architect, and photographer. It highlights his pioneering role in combining typography with photography during the 1920s, where he discovered the emotional and informative power of the photographic image. Part of the 'Monografieën van Nederlandse fotografen' (Monographs on Dutch Photographers) series, this work is illustrated in duo tones and features text by Kees Broos in both Dutch and English.