William Morris (Victoria and Albert Museum)

Name: William Morris (Victoria and Albert Museum)
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9780500480502
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William Morris (Victoria and Albert Museum) delves into the life and work of William Morris, an influential figure in the Arts and Crafts movement during the 19th century. The book highlights his significant contributions to design, textiles, and social reform, providing insight into his artistic philosophy and its enduring impact on modern design and culture. Filled with rich visuals and detailed analysis, it paints a comprehensive picture of Morris's legacy.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the Arts & Crafts movement or enjoy exploring the life and work of influential artists. It offers an in-depth look at the creative genius and enduring legacy of one of art and culture's most captivating figures.

Marking the 125th anniversary of William Morris’s death, this is the most wide-ranging, comprehensive – and beautiful – illustrated study of William Morris ever published.

Marking the 125th anniversary of William Morris's death, this is the most wide-ranging, comprehensive - and beautiful - illustrated study of William Morris ever published

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William Morris's interests were wide-ranging: he was a poet, writer, political and social activist, conservationist and businessman, as well as a brilliant and original designer and manufacturer. This book explores the balance between Morris's various spheres of activity and influence, places his art in the context of its time and explores his ongoing and far-reaching legacy.

A pioneer of the Arts & Crafts Movement, William Morris (1834-1896) is one of the most influential designers of all time. Morris turned the tide of Victorian England against an increasingly industrialized manufacturing process towards a rediscovered respect for the skill of the maker. Morris's whole approach still resonates today, and his designs are popular and much admired.

Published to mark the 125th anniversary of Morris's death, this book includes contributions from a wide range of Morris experts, with chapters on painting, church decoration and stained glass, interior decoration, furniture, tiles and tableware, wallpaper, textiles, calligraphy and publishing. Additional materials include a contextualized chronology of Morris's life and a list of public collections around the world where examples of Morris's work may be seen today. This study is a comprehensive, fully illustrated exploration of a great thinker and artist, and essential reading for anyone interested in the history of design.

With 668 illustrations in colour

A Crafts Council Best Craft Book of the Year

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William Morris (Victoria and Albert Museum) is celebrated for its comprehensive exploration of Morris's life and work, with emphasis on his diverse contributions to art and design. The book is admired for its beautiful illustrations and is regarded as a modern classic, highlighting Morris's relevance today. It meticulously covers his involvement in areas like wallpaper, calligraphy, and textile design, making it essential for those interested in design history.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500480502

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 November 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: 668 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

Edited by Anna Mason
Contributions by Fiona MacCarthy
Contributions by Peter Faulkner
Contributions by Charles Harvey and Jon Press
Contributions by Nicholas Salmon
Contributions by Chris Miele
Contributions by Tristram Hunt
Contributions by Karen Livingstone
Contributions by Julia Griffin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 235.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 2600g

Pages: 432

Collections

Arts & Culture Non-Fiction

About the Author

Anna Mason is a leading authority on the Arts & Crafts Movement. From 2009 to 2016 she was curator at the William Morris Gallery, London, and from 2019 to 2020 was curator of the Morris-designed Red House (National Trust). She was lead curator of the exhibition 'May Morris: Art and Life' held at the gallery in 2017, and co-author of the accompanying book May Morris: Arts & Crafts Designer (published by Thames & Hudson with the William Morris Gallery and the V&A).