Marianne Brandt (1893 - 1983)
1893-10-01Chemnitz, Germany1983-06-18Kirchberg, GermanyGermany
Marianne Brandt
Marianne Brandt was a German painter, sculptor, photographer, metalsmith, and designer who studied at the Bauhaus art school in Weimar and later became head of the Bauhaus Metall-Werkstatt (Metal Workshop) in Dessau in 1928. Today, Brandt's designs for household objects such as lamps and ashtrays are considered timeless examples of modern industrial design. She also created photomontages.
Date and place of birt: | 1 october 1893, Chemnitz, Germany |
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Date and place of death: | 18 june 1983, Kirchberg, Germany |
Nationality: | Germany |
Period of activity: | XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Designer, Graphic artist, Painter, Photographer, Sculptor |
Art school / group: | Bauhaus |
Art style: | Modern art |