Victor Horta - biography
Who is Victor Horta?
Born in 1861-01-06 Ghent - died in 1947-09-08 Brussels
a Belgian architect and designer; one of the most important names in Art Nouveau architecture; The construction of his Hôtel Tassel in Brussels in 1892-3 means that he is sometimes credited as the first to introduce the style to architecture from the decorative arts. In 1932 King Albert I of Belgium conferred on Horta the title of Baron for his services to architecture. Four of the buildings he designed have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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