The Arts & Crafts Companion
| Author | : Pamela Todd |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 320 |
| Release | : 2008 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0500287597 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780500287590 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (590 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Arts & Crafts Companion written by Pamela Todd and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
