Til Brugman facts for kids
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Til Brugman
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Brugman in 1926
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Mathilda Maria Petronella Brugman
16 September 1888 |
| Died | 24 July 1958 (aged 69) |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Movement | Dada, De Stijl |
| Awards | Marianne Philips Prize - Novels Prize, Amsterdam |
Til Brugman was a talented Dutch writer, poet, and translator. She was also a linguist, meaning she studied languages. Til was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on September 16, 1888. She passed away in Gouda, Netherlands, on July 24, 1958.
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About Til Brugman's Life
Til Brugman lived in The Hague from 1926 to 1936. Later, she moved to Berlin. During these years, she lived with Hannah Höch, a famous German artist known for her Dada art. In 1935, Til published a book called Scheingehacktes, which included drawings by Hannah Höch.
Til Brugman's Unique Music Room
Til Brugman had a very special music room in her apartment in The Hague. This room was designed by Vilmos Huszár, an artist from the De Stijl art movement. The room also featured unique furniture made by Gerrit Rietveld, another famous Dutch designer.
One special piece was a White Chair. Gerrit Rietveld designed this chair just for Til Brugman in 1923. Before he created his well-known Red and Blue Chair, he made several chairs in single colors. The music room also had a colorful end table, also designed by Gerrit Rietveld.
Awards and Recognition
Til Brugman received important awards for her writing. In 1952, she was given the Marianne Philips Prize. She also won the Novels Prize in Amsterdam that same year. These awards recognized her valuable contributions to literature.
Selected Writings and Translations
Til Brugman wrote many different types of works, including poetry and stories. She also translated books from other languages into Dutch.
Here are a few examples of her works:
- Das vertippte Zebra (The Typo Zebra)
- Schijngehakt (Fake Minced Meat)
- 5 klankgedichten (5 Sound Poems)
- De zeebruid (The Sea Bride)
- Maras Puppe (Mara's Doll)
Til Brugman's Translation Work
Til Brugman was also a skilled translator. She helped bring many stories and books to Dutch readers. For example, she translated works by authors like Karl Bruckner and Hans Baumann. She also translated essays by Piet Mondriaan for a book about the De Stijl art movement.
See also
In Spanish: Til Brugman para niños
