Mies Van Der Rohe (Taschen Basic Art Series 2.0) by Claire Zimmerman

Elegant, sophisticated and – above all else – understated, Mies Van Der Rohe is the godfather of modern architecture. This Taschen Basic Art Series book, written by expert Claire Zimmerman, celebrates all that was unique about this German creative, from his vision for minimalist structures to his love of natural materials such as glass, steel, and marble. Read this book and discover why Mies Van Der Rohe’s designs, and his taste, have really stood the test of time.

Taschen’s Basic Art Series was created in 1985 as a way of celebrating some of the art world’s most iconic figures, from Sandro Botticelli to Leonardo da Vinci. Printed in glorious color in hardback format, these books are an intelligent addition to your coffee table or bookshelf. The publisher recently expanded and is now publishing tomes on the great designers and architects of our era. This book on Mies Van Der Rohe is one such example, perfect for the interiors buff in your life.