The Arts & Crafts Movement: Art of the Century Collection

The Arts & Crafts Movement was a British art and design movement that emerged in the late 19th century. It was a reaction against the mass-produced, often poorly made goods of the Industrial Revolution. The movement emphasized handcraftsmanship, natural materials, and simple forms.

The Arts & Crafts Movement (Art of Century Collection)

by Oscar Lovell Triggs

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The Arts & Crafts Movement was founded by William Morris, a British designer, writer, and socialist. Morris believed that the Industrial Revolution had destroyed the traditional relationship between the artist and the craftsman. He argued that artists should be involved in every stage of the production process, from design to execution.

The Arts & Crafts Movement had a profound impact on the development of art and design in the 20th century. It led to the revival of traditional crafts, such as woodworking, metalworking, and ceramics. It also influenced the development of modernism, with its emphasis on simplicity and functionality.

The Art of the Century Collection is a major collection of Arts & Crafts Movement art and design. The collection includes works by William Morris, Edward Burne-Jones, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, and other leading figures of the movement.

The Art of the Century Collection is on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The collection is a unique opportunity to see the work of some of the most influential artists and designers of the 19th century.

Key Characteristics of the Arts & Crafts Movement

• Emphasis on handcraftsmanship
• Use of natural materials
• Simple forms
• Rejection of mass production
• Importance of the artist-craftsman

Influences of the Arts & Crafts Movement

• The Gothic Revival
• The Pre-Raphaelites
• Japanese art
• The writings of John Ruskin

Legacy of the Arts & Crafts Movement

• The revival of traditional crafts
• The influence on the development of modernism
• The creation of the National Trust

Artists and Designers of the Arts & Crafts Movement

• William Morris
• Edward Burne-Jones
• Dante Gabriel Rossetti
• Charles Rennie Mackintosh
• Frank Lloyd Wright
• Gustav Stickley

Works of Art in the Art of the Century Collection

• The Red House by William Morris
• The Strawberry Thief wallpaper by William Morris
• The Golden Stairs by Edward Burne-Jones
• The Lady of Shalott by Dante Gabriel Rossetti
• The Hill House by Charles Rennie Mackintosh
• The Robie House by Frank Lloyd Wright
• The Craftsman House by Gustav Stickley

The Arts & Crafts Movement (Art of Century Collection)

by Oscar Lovell Triggs

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	10572 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	200 pages

FREE