Arts and crafts

The arts and crafts movement was between 1850-1914 which was oriented in Britain during the late ninetieth century. It was also characterized by the style of the medieval times. We also can see that in this movement we can see that the primary artist associated it with William Morris where his work was reinforce but also it was with writings such as John Ruskin. This movement was also placed in the higher importance it is because of the craftsmanship while it was emphasized the importance of the art to contribute the economic reform.

We also can see in this movement that Morris was the founder of these artist, himself Morris, Marshall,Faulker and co which later they evolved into just the Morris and Co. the Morris and Co then they put their publishing division Kelmscott which the work was associated with the arts and crafts . This style is in several types of styles such as in the design including the architecture also in the typography and books, printing and also textiles and interior design. 

Cowper Rose, Sydney, Australia            

Standen House, Designed by Phillip Roth, 1891

William Morris, Tulip and Willow, 1873        

 The Nature of the Gothic, Printed    by William Morris, 1892

Arts & Crafts : Design Is History. 2013. Arts & Crafts : Design Is History. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.designishistory.com/1850/arts--crafts/.[Accessed 18 May 2013].