The Arts and Crafts: Essays Collected by William Morris

nCurated by the pioneering designer William Morris, discover a compelling collection of essays on the Arts and Crafts Movement by some of the most influential figures of the period.n nn nShining a light on one of the most important periods in the history of art and design, Arts and Crafts Essays explores the main areas of the Arts and Crafts movement written by the likes of William Morris, Walter Crane, Somers Clarke, and Emery Walker. First published in 1893 by the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society, this brilliant essay collection remains a vital resource for understanding the principles and practices that shaped the Arts and Crafts movement.n nn nn Its contents include: nn nn n- Of the Revival of Design and Handicraft by Walter Crane nn nn n- Textiles by William Morris nn nn n- Stone and Wood Carving by Somers Clarke nn nn n- Printing by William Morris and Emery Walker nn nn n- Of Book Illustration and Book Decoration by Reginald Bloomfield nn nn n- Of Modern Embroidery by Mary E. Turner nn nn n- Colour by May Morris nn nn n- Design by John D. Wedding nn nThis collection captures the spirit of the movement at its zenith and explores the ethos of the period's designers and makers. With its wide range of topics appealing to creative disciplines, it's an essential text for artists and designers interested in the theories and criticism of William Morris and the Arts and Crafts movement.n nn