Works by artists and designers from the Glasgow School of Art

The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) was founded in Scotland in 1845 and was one of the leading institutions of its kind in the United Kingdom during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Operating circa 1890, the GSA was known for its innovative approach to design education and its focus on the Arts and Crafts movement. The school was particularly influential in the development of the distinctive Scottish style of architecture and design that came to be known as "Glasgow Style."

During this time, the school's faculty included some of the most talented artists and designers of the day, including Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his wife Margaret MacDonald Mackintosh, James Herbert McNair, Francis Newbery and J. Francis Carruthers Walker. Its students were exposed to a wide range of design disciplines, including architecture, ceramics, textiles, metalwork, and glass design. The GSA's close connection to the vibrant cultural and more... artistic community in Glasgow made it an ideal environment for students to develop their skills and explore new ideas in design.

In addition to its academic programs, the GSA was also active in promoting the Arts and Crafts movement and its ideas through exhibitions, lectures, and other events. Through its influential work, the Glasgow School of Art helped to shape the course of modern design and established Scotland as a centre of creative innovation in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. less...