About Pieter Brattinga
Lived 1931 – 2004 (aged 73). Pieter Brattinga was a Dutch university teacher, graphic designer, designer, photographer, graphic artist and typographer.
Pieter Dirk Brattinga (January 31, 1931, Hilversum – July 8, 2004, Barneveld) was a Dutch graphic designer.
From 1951 until 1974, he was director of design at Steendrukkerij De Jong & Co in Hilversum.
Between 1960 and 1964, he was professor and chairman at the visual communications faculty at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York.
He and Dick Dooijes wrote the book 'History of the Dutch Poster 1890–1960' (1968)
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Who was Pieter Brattinga?
Dutch graphic designer (1931-2004)
When was Pieter Brattinga born?
Pieter Brattinga was born on 31 January 1931 in Hilversum.
When did Pieter Brattinga die?
Pieter Brattinga died on 8 July 2004 in Kootwijk.
What was Pieter Brattinga's occupation?
Pieter Brattinga was a university teacher, graphic designer, designer, photographer, graphic artist and typographer.
What nationality was Pieter Brattinga?
Pieter Brattinga was Dutch.
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