The Arts & Crafts Companion (Paperback)

Newly available in paperback, this comprehensive companion to the Arts and Crafts movement reviews its background, history, personalities and glorious products. The origins of the movement are identified and the inspiration of its founder,William Morris - craftsman, poet and social reformer - is celebrated. Such key exponents as Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Frank Lloyd Wright and Gustav Stickley are considered in detail and information is provided on the distinguishing characteristics of each designer''s contribution. Illustrated with 300 meticulously researched images, this is a rich and invaluable general survey and an important work of reference for the collector.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Pamela Todd
• Editore: Thames & Hudson
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 08.09.2008
• EAN: 9780500287590
• ISBN: 978-0-500-28759-0
• Pagine: 320
• Peso: 1530 g
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Arte > Storia dell'arte; ART / History / General, Arts and Crafts, History of Art, Art & design styles: Arts & Crafts style, Arts & Crafts;William Morris;19th Century Design