Arts and Crafts

The Arts and Crafts Movement was a period where designers could show their individualism in craftsmanship and design. The period emerged during the late Victorian period as a revolt against industrial life. Arts and Crafts designers wanted to improve standards of decorative design.

You can see from this picture that there was a lot of heavy woodwork that went into making an interior complete. William Morris led this movement and not only was he a designer, he also produced textiles and wallpaper.

"Pink and Rose" designed in 1890 as a single color design. In 1893 adapted as a polychrome pattern.

William printed his wallpapers by hand using a pear-wood block.

The Morris Chair was developed around 1866. A designer from William Morris's firm, Morris and Company designed this. His name was Philip Webb. This chair has a reclining back and high arm rests. The original Morris Chair had dark woodwork, turned spindles and decorated upholstery.

The Arts and Crafts Movement can be seen today in design, still having the heavy woodwork feel to it. The U.S. does use machines though to create the furniture, so you won't see as much detailing. The upholstery and wall coverings are also bare, not showing too much design.

The Morris Chair is also still seen today in homes. Like with the rooms, you won't see as much detailing in the woodwork or the upholstery. 

Not only does the Arts and Crafts Movement take up the interior of a house but it can also show on the outside. Here is a link to a modern Arts and Crafts home video. It will show pictures of the outside and inside. 

Arts and Crafts Home

Peer Discussions: 

I looked through Alex's blog and I love the picture she found for her modern Arts and Crafts picture. I like how it shows a lighter woodwork being used instead of the very dark wood we see in most designs. 

I also read through Flor's blog and absolutely loved how she compared William Morris's wallpaper to Lilly Pulitzer designs. Even though we don't see the flower wallpaper today, we still do see the designs in other places such as purses, bags, clothing, etc.