A miniature edition of William Morris designs.
Forty of the Victorian master's most famous designs for wallpapers, chintzes, velveteens, tapestries, tiles, carpets, and more. Reproduced from original color plates of The Art of William Morris.
"William Morris is the most influential British designer of the last 100 years and this collection combines Morris's writings with his famous designs for wallpaper, fabrics, tapestries, embroideries, carpets, books and stained glass.
William Morris – one of the most influential designers of the 19th century and an important figure in the Arts and Crafts movement – revisited in this inspirational interior design guide.
The introductory text by Hiroshi Unno (printed in both English and Japanese) provides an overview of Morris's career and the sources of his inspiration.
Equally , the work must be worthwhile , directed at the production of goods for which a real need existed , not cheap trifles or the shoddy manufactures which Morris so despised . ? These radical ideas on the nature of art , labour and ...
The work of artisans and meticulous design thus became the heart of this new ideology, which influenced styles throughout the world, translating the essential ideas of Arts & Crafts into design, architecture and painting.
A true Renaissance man, William Morris mastered every art and craft to which he set his hand, revelling in designs, patterns, colours and textures, and placing his stamp on sumptuous books, rugs, embroidery, wallpaper, stained glass, ...
This early work by William Morris was originally published in 1899 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. William Morris was born in London, England in 1834.
Classic, beautiful Victorian designs for coloring. William Morris was a poet, writer, critic, conservationist, committed socialist and, above all, a prolific designer.
Sixteen lovely illustrations: "Adam Naming the Beasts," "Sleeping Apostles," "Angel and Woman," adaptations of wallpaper and textile designs, and much more. Color and place near a source of bright light for stained glass effects.