William Morris (Victoria and Albert Museum) (V&a Museum)
£34.10£47.50 (-28%)
A pioneer of the Arts & Crafts Movement, William Morris (1834–1896) is one of the most influential designers of all time. Morris turned the tide of Victorian England against an increasingly industrialized manufacturing process towards a rediscovered respect for the skill of the maker. Morris’s whole approach still resonates today, and his designs are popular and much admired.
Published to mark the 125th anniversary of Morris’s death, this book includes contributions from a wide range of Morris experts, with chapters on painting, church decoration and stained glass, interior decoration, furniture, tiles and tableware, wallpaper, textiles, calligraphy and publishing. Additional materials include a contextualized chronology of Morris’s life and a list of public collections around the world where examples of Morris’s work may be seen today. This study is a comprehensive, fully illustrated exploration of a great thinker and artist, and essential reading for anyone interested in the history of design.
With 668 illustrations in colour
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Additional information
| Publisher | Thames and Hudson Ltd, 1st edition (2 Nov. 2021) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 432 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0500480508 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0500480502 |
| Dimensions | 24.38 x 4.32 x 28.96 cm |
by Mara
The actual book cover is red
by Karen
The first book I received was damaged, the second book never turned up. I got a refund. I will buy it else where. The book looks beautiful though and can’t wait to purchase it again.
by G G
A beautiful book full of sumptuous illustrations – a must for WM fans. I bought it for my wifes birthday and she was thrilled with it. Highly recommended.
by barney02
Lovely book and arrived as advised.
Well packed.
by Stephen Bentley
Beautifully illustrated, wonderful introduction to William Morris and his work. Such a worthwhile purchase.
by ivorl
This is a wonderfully written, illustrated and presented book. For lovers of William Morris a must have volume.
by Dan
My mrs is such a big fan of William Morris, so for our anniversary I got this book. It’s quite big, hard backed and full of beauty. I’d recommend it for any fan of beauty.
by Roger P
Great heavy book. Possibly the definitive book on Morris. Not for the general reader unless they are really, really interested in Morris. More for academics, libraries etc.