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Paul Zimmermann A.W.C.B. (born 1939) is a German blacksmith who created contemporary forge work. Zimmermann is considered one of the first German blacksmiths to move towards innovative and contemporary forms in the trade. Forms and shapes which he developed are now part of blacksmithing design education in Germany.〔Published article ENBW Magazine Feb. 2006 p.26-27 (press document German )〕 The A.W.C.B. is a diploma title given through the worshipful company of blacksmith as the first non-British blacksmith. == Early life and career == Paul Zimmermann was born in Pliezhausen, Germany in 1939. His parents being farmers during the beginning of World War Ii. Zimmermann started his traditional apprenticeship 1953-1956 at an early age of 14. After his Education he won an award for gifted students and spent time in an intermediate study,partly abroad Switzerland. 1962 he qualified as a master craftsman after a year at Luisenschule, Munich. After 1962 Zimmermann taught in vocation institute in Munich. After 1963 Paul Zimmermann set up his own workshop, known as the Atelier Zimmermann in Pliezhausen. Throughout his active work time he demonstrated and lectured on several international blacksmith meetings. Zimmermann won several awards nationally and internationally. His work was displayed on Exhibitions in Germany, England, Finland, France, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Slovenia, Russia, USA, Canada.〔 * Canadian Blacksmith Association 2006 (Introduction to Canadian blacksmith English )〕 Permanently shown work of Paul Zimmermann is in the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, Würth Museum Künzelsau, Germany and the National Ornamental Metal Museum in Memphis. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Paul Zimmermann (blacksmith)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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