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Piet Zwart

Piet Zwart, Normalieënboekje, Rosbeek, 1986

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Rare book Piet Zwart, designed by Walter Nikkels

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  • Format: Book
  • Designer/s: Piet Zwart, Book design by Walter Nikkels
  • Year: 1986
  • Client/Publisher: Rosbeek
  • Size: 200mm x 200mm

Piet Zwart was a Dutch designer, photographer, and typographer and was heavily influenced by Russian Constructivism and the Dutch De Stijl movement. After studying at the School of Applied Arts, Amsterdam he worked as a graphic designer. His innovative typography includes designs for clients such as Dutch Cable Factory in Delft and the Dutch Postal Telegraph and Telephone Company.

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Piet Zwart, Normalieënboekje, Rosbeek, 1986. Book design by Wallter Nikkels
Piet Zwart, Normalieënboekje, Rosbeek, 1986. Book design by Wallter Nikkels

Piet Zwart was a Dutch designer, photographer, and typographer and was heavily influenced by Russian Constructivism and the Dutch De Stijl movement. After studying at the School of Applied Arts, Amsterdam he worked as a graphic designer. His innovative typography includes designs for clients such as Dutch Cable Factory in Delft and the Dutch Postal Telegraph and Telephone Company.

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