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The Best of British Arts & Crafts by Brian Coleman
| ISBN: | 9780764320132 |
| Book Title: | The Best of British Arts & Crafts |
| Author: | Brian Coleman |
| Binding: | Hard Cover |
| Copyright: | 2004 |
| Pages: | 256 |
| Size: | 8.5 x 11 in. |
More than 100 years after the death of designer William Morris, the Arts and Crafts Movement is enjoying a revival, becoming more popular than it was during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Attracted by its attention to quality and design, admirers from Hollywood stars to young people furnishing their first home are appreciate the designs from Morris, De Morgan, Dresser, Tinworth, Marshall, Barlow, Pearson, Bell, and many more.
This book celebrates the very best designs in ceramics, furniture, metal wares, and the fine arts. With over 250 color photographs it is a treasure trove of visual information. Some of the worlds most renowned experts have contributed their scholarship, including Stephen Calloway, Francis King, Andrew Barlow, John Catleugh, Max Donnelly, Mark Golding, Harry Lyons, Barbara Morris, and Peter Rose.
Honesty of purpose, fine craftsmanship, and respect for good design are as valued now as when they first became the tenets of Arts & Crafts philosophy in late-Victorian England. This book is a source of inspiration and education for collectors around the world.
260 color photos
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