The popularity and influence of William Morris cannot be underestimated a man of many talents, he was a poet, writer, social campaigner, artist, designer and, with his Kelmscott Press, a fine book printer and publisher. A hugely important figure of the Arts and Crafts movement, he is best known for his superior wallpaper and textile designs, intricately weaving together natural motifs in highly stylized two-dimensional patterns with medieval influences. Organized into five sections Life, Inspiration & Influences, Media & Techniques, Politics & Society and Arts & Crafts The Worlds Greatest Art: William Morris enables the reader to consider Morris from different angles and contexts, providing a broader understanding of this great artist.
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Weight: 400g
Dimensions: 170 x 160mm
Publication Date: 15 Jun 2019
Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing
Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781787553071
About Dr Julian BeecroftJulian Beecroft
Helen Elletson (foreword) has been Curator of the William Morris Societys collection at Kelmscott House since 2000. She is also the Manager and Curator of Emery Walkers House. Helen wrote A History of Kelmscott House in 2009 and Highlights from the William Morris Societys Collection in 2015 as well as publishing articles in magazines and books on the collections of both houses. Julian Beecroft (author) is a freelance writer specializing in art and cultural history. For Flame Tree he has written books on Monet Renoir Dalí Kahlo and Art Nouveau. He has contributed to The Guardian The Telegraph 1843 (The Economist magazine) and The London Magazine.
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