Henry van de Velde: Biography, Facts and Career
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Henry Clemens van de Velde (Dutch: [ˈɦɛnri vɑn də ˈvɛldə]; 3 April 1863 – 15 October 1957) was a Belgian painter, architect, interior designer, and art theorist. Together with Victor Horta and Paul Hankar, he is considered one of the founders of Art Nouveau in Belgium. He worked in Paris with Siegfried Bing, the founder of the first gallery of Art Nouveau in Paris. Van de Velde spent the most important part of his career in Germany and became a major figure in the German Jugendstil. He had a decisive influence on German architecture and design at the beginning of the 20th century.
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- Full name: Henry van de Velde
- Born: 1863-04-03
- Nationality: Belgium
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q154083
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Who is Henry van de Velde?
Henry Clemens van de Velde (Dutch: [ˈɦɛnri vɑn də ˈvɛldə]; 3 April 1863 – 15 October 1957) was a Belgian painter, architect, interior designer, and art theorist.
What nationality is Henry van de Velde?
Henry van de Velde is Belgium.
When was Henry van de Velde born?
Henry van de Velde was born on 1863-04-03.
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