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Design Movement: Arts & Crafts 1880 - 1914
Design Movement: Arts & Crafts 1880 - 1914
Arts & Crafts was a design movement in Europe and America during the late 19th and early 20th centuries promoting handcraftsmanship over industrial mass production.
The movements emphasised a return to handwork, skilled craftsmanship, and attention to design in the decorative arts.
These artists, craftsman and designers were protesting against the mass production of the Industrial Revolution.
William Morris 1834 – 1896
William Morris 1834 – 1896
An English textile designer, his work as an artist, craftsman, writer and socialist dramatically changed the fashions and ideologies of the era
Image 1: The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer (1896) by William Norris
In The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer:
A system of types, initials, boarders, and illustrations were combined to create the dazzling style of Kelmscott Style.
Image 2: 'Tulip and Willow' 1873, Pencil and watercolour sketch for print design
www.artyfactory.com/graphic_design/graphic_designers/william_morris.html
Walter Crane 1845 – 1915
Walter Crane 1845 – 1915
English artist and book illustrator
Image 1: Japanese inspired, 1874, cover of a toy book, Walter Crane
Image 2: Wallpaper design "Fig and peacock" colour woodblock print on paper, Circa 1895, Walter crane
www.britannica.com/biography/Walter-Crane
Later Applications:
Later Applications:
See how the Arts and Crafts movement inspired current design trends below
See how the Arts and Crafts movement inspired current design trends below
William Morris' designs inspired Dr Martins shoes, wallpaper and furniture upholstery.
Other Arts and Crafts designers have inspired these examples of cosmetic packaging.
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