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Morris

Series: Basic Art
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Morris by Charlotte & Peter Fiell, published by TASCHEN, offers an insightful exploration of the life and legacy of William Morris, a key figure in the Arts and Crafts Movement. The book delves into his contributions to design, literature, and social reform, highlighting his impact on aesthetics and craftsmanship. Focused on his varied achievements, it paints a comprehensive portrait of a visionary who sought to merge art with meaningful social change.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the world of influential designers and visionaries, particularly those who have left a lasting mark in the realms of art and crafts. It offers insight into the life and work of a pioneering figure, providing a detailed exploration of creativity and innovation. Ideal for those interested in design, biography, and the history of artistic movements.

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Morris

William Morris was a polymath designer, writer, artist, and socialist activist, associated with England's Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood as well as Arts and Crafts movement. His prolific design work included tiles, embroidery, tapestries, wallpaper, and carpets and championed handcraftsmanship, natural dyes, "art for all", and beautiful patterns of subtly stylized natural forms.

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William Morris (1834-1896) was one of the greatest creative figures of the 19th century. As a visionary designer, as well as a manufacturer, writer, artist, and socialist activist, he pioneered the Arts and Crafts movement of the Victorian era and left an extraordinary influence on architecture, textile, and interior design.

This richly illustrated book offers a suitably beautiful introduction to Morris's colourful life and all aspects of his design work, including interiors, tiles, embroidery, tapestries, carpets, and calligraphy. Though best known in his lifetime as a poet and author, it is these exquisite designs that secured Morris's posthumous reputation.

As page after page dazzles with their beautiful patterns and forms, we explore the pioneering craftsmanship and natural motifs that inspired them, as well as Morris's remarkable cultural legacy, through British textiles, Bauhaus, and even modern environmentalism.

Morris by Charlotte & Peter Fiell, published by TASCHEN, encapsulates the essence of his artistic journey and enduring influence.

Series: Basic Art

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9783836561631

Publisher: Taschen GmbH

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 October 2017

Country: Germany

Imprint: Taschen GmbH

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 617g

Pages: 96

About the Author

Charlotte and Peter Fiell are well-known design authors having written over 70 books on the history, theory, and criticism of design. The Fiells have lectured widely, guest taught courses, curated exhibitions, and consulted manufacturing companies, museums, salerooms, and major private collectors around the world. Together, they have written numerous TASCHEN books, including 1000 Chairs, Design of the 20th Century, Industrial Design A–Z, 1000 Lights, Scandinavian Design, and, most recently, the double-volume Ultimate Collector Cars, Ultimate Collector Motorcycles and Ultimate Collector Watches.

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