William Morris
Published on 15. June 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-1-78755-307-1 (ISBN)
Description
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 World's 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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Series
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
174 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 160 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
400 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78755-307-1 (9781787553071)
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Persons
Helen Elletson (foreword) has been Curator of the William Morris Society's collection at Kelmscott House since 2000. She is also the Manager and Curator of Emery Walker's House. Helen wrote A History of Kelmscott House in 2009 and Highlights from the William Morris Society's 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, Dali, Kahlo and Art Nouveau. He has contributed to The Guardian, The Telegraph, 1843 (The Economist magazine) and The London Magazine.
Julian Beecroft (author) is a freelance writer specializing in art and cultural history. For Flame Tree, he has written books on Monet, Renoir, Dali, Kahlo and Art Nouveau. He has contributed to The Guardian, The Telegraph, 1843 (The Economist magazine) and The London Magazine.