William Morris

Marking the 125th anniversary of William Morris’s death, this is the most wide-ranging illustrated book about Morris ever published.

William Morris was a multifaceted figure: poet, author, activist, conservationist, businessman, designer, and manufacturer. This book examines his many roles and their impact, describing the Arts & Crafts Movement he spearheaded and how his ideas remain popular today. On the 125th anniversary of his death, it includes chapters on painting, church decoration and stained glass, interior decoration, furniture, tiles & tableware, wallpaper, textiles, calligraphy, & publishing. There's also a chronology of Morris's life & a list of public collections with examples of his works. A must-read for design history fans.

 

600 color illustrations