Arts & Crafts is one of the most influential design movements of all time, beginning in the late 19th century and still being explored by designers today. The Arts & Crafts ethos - rejecting mass production and industrialization in favor of individualism, simplicity, honest craftsmanship, respect for materials and good design - had a massive impact on the design of the early 20th century and transformed design sensibilities globally. This invaluable guide covers furniture, ceramics, silver and metal ware, glass, textiles, jewellery, books and posters, and includes fascinating profiles of key designers such as William Morris, the Stickleys, Liberty & Co, Tiffany Studios, George Ohr, Rookwood and many more. It comes with a pictorial design directory, price ranges and a wealth of essential information for collectors and anyone wishing to follow William Morris's golden rule of Arts & Crafts: 'Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.'
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Octopus
ISBN-10
1845339436
ISBN-13
9781845339432
eBay Product ID (ePID)
201597854
Product Key Features
Author
Judith Miller
Language
English
Topic
Art, Reference, Decorative Arts
Dimensions
Item Length
11.2in.
Item Height
1in.
Item Width
9.8in.
Item Weight
49.9 Oz
Additional Product Features
Book Title
Miller's Arts and Crafts
Lc Classification Number
Nk1140
Reviews
...one of the most friendly, easygoing and instructive books on the design movement. Never pedantic, the solid text uses Good, Better, Best and Masterpiece to differentiate objects from furniture to pottery, textiles, lamps and more. Highlighting designers from the Stickley brothers to Rookwood and Tiffany, the heavily illustrated text bears the Miller touch from a popular British expert who's done much to demystify the collectible arts.
