Josef Gočár

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Josef Gočár

Josef Gočár (13 March 1880 in Semín – 10 September 1945 in Jičín) was a Czech architect. He was one of the founders of modern architecture in Czech Republic.

Life

Josef Gočár received his early instruction at the State Technical School in

Prague Academy of Fine Arts
.

After his involvement in cubism, Gočár turned to "national"

Légion d'honneur
.

Works

Gallery

  • Saint Wenceslas church, Vršovice, Prague, 1929–1930.
    Saint Wenceslas church, Vršovice, Prague, 1929–1930.
  • Building of Legiobanka in Prague, with architectural sculpture by Otto Gutfreund and Jan Štursa.
    Building of Legiobanka in Prague, with architectural sculpture by Otto Gutfreund and Jan Štursa.
  • House of the Black Madonna, Prague.
  • Gymnasium, Hradec Králové.
    Gymnasium, Hradec Králové.
  • Winternitz Mills, Pardubice.
    Winternitz Mills, Pardubice.
  • Bauer villa, Libodřice.
    Bauer villa, Libodřice.
  • Fénix Palace (Strojexport), Prague, Wenceslas Square.
    Fénix Palace (Strojexport), Prague, Wenceslas Square.
  • Museum building (originally store house) in Jaroměř
    Museum building (originally store house) in Jaroměř

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