William Morris by himself : designs and writings /
Morris, William, 1834-1896,
William Morris by himself : designs and writings / - 328 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 32 cm
"A New York Graphic Society Book". Signed on lining pg "Douglas Richardson" and "David Marvish Books, Toronto ( _____ -> 39.99" 2006
Includes bibliographical references (page 328).
From Jacket - " William Morris is the most influential British designer of the lat 100 years and this collection combines Morris's writings with his famous designs for wallpapers, fabrics, tapestries, embroideries, carpets, books and stained glass. Through this own work and in his own words, the book traces the progress of William Morris, pre-Raphaelite poet and architectural student, into designer, writer and pioneer socialist. His youthful enthusiasm for Middle Ages and Gothic Cathedrals fired him with the conviction that he must dedicate hs life to 'Art'. Later letters written to friends explain how, in the industrialized nineteenth century, Morris became preoccupied wit the loss of traditional skills and pride in work and how, in an attempt to revitalize the dying arts and demonstrate the joys of labor , he set up his own workshop for the production of textiles. -- "
English
0821217100 9780821217108
89260923
Morris, William, 1834-1896.
Morris, William, 1834-1896.
Morris, William, 1834-1896.
19th century.
1800-1899
Art, English--19th century.
Art, English.
Gothic revival (Art)--England.
Gothic revival (Art)
England.
Illustrated works.
NK1535.M67 / M67 1988
709.2
William Morris by himself : designs and writings / - 328 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 32 cm
"A New York Graphic Society Book". Signed on lining pg "Douglas Richardson" and "David Marvish Books, Toronto ( _____ -> 39.99" 2006
Includes bibliographical references (page 328).
From Jacket - " William Morris is the most influential British designer of the lat 100 years and this collection combines Morris's writings with his famous designs for wallpapers, fabrics, tapestries, embroideries, carpets, books and stained glass. Through this own work and in his own words, the book traces the progress of William Morris, pre-Raphaelite poet and architectural student, into designer, writer and pioneer socialist. His youthful enthusiasm for Middle Ages and Gothic Cathedrals fired him with the conviction that he must dedicate hs life to 'Art'. Later letters written to friends explain how, in the industrialized nineteenth century, Morris became preoccupied wit the loss of traditional skills and pride in work and how, in an attempt to revitalize the dying arts and demonstrate the joys of labor , he set up his own workshop for the production of textiles. -- "
English
0821217100 9780821217108
89260923
Morris, William, 1834-1896.
Morris, William, 1834-1896.
Morris, William, 1834-1896.
19th century.
1800-1899
Art, English--19th century.
Art, English.
Gothic revival (Art)--England.
Gothic revival (Art)
England.
Illustrated works.
NK1535.M67 / M67 1988
709.2
