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.
| ISBN: | 9781787553071 |
| Publication date: | 15th June 2019 |
| Author: | Dr Julian Beecroft, Helen Elletson |
| Publisher: | Flame Tree Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 352 pages |
| Series: | The World's Greatest Art |
| Genres: |
Individual artists, art monographs Decorative arts |