Hörður Ágústsson

Hörður Ágústsson
Hörður Ágústsson
Born	4 February 1922
Died	10 September 2005 (aged 83)
Occupation	Painter; Architectural historian; Educator; Designer; Cultural critic;
Nationality	Icelandic
Alma mater	Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts
Notable works	Íslensk byggingararfleifð (Icelandic Architectural Heritage) series; Skálholt: kirkjur (Skálholt: Churches); Þjóðveldisbærinn (design and construction oversight);
Notable awards	Icelandic Literary Prize (1990, 1998); Honorary Doctorate, University of Iceland (1991);

Hörður Ágústsson (4 February 1922 – 10 September 2005) was an Icelandic painter, architectural historian, educator, and designer. He was a key figure in the introduction of geometric abstraction to Icelandic art and is recognized for his pioneering research into the nation's architectural heritage. His work across multiple disciplines had a significant influence on Iceland's cultural identity in the 20th century.