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William Morris To Whistler: Papers And Addresses On Art And Craft And The Commonweal (1911)

William Morris To Whistler: Papers And Addresses On Art And Craft And The Commonweal (1911)

Crane, Walter

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Art HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral Art

ISBN10: 1164094386
ISBN13: 9781164094388
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 290
Weight: 0.86
Height: 0.61 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
William Morris to Whistler: Papers and Addresses on Art and Craft and the Commonweal is a book written by Walter Crane, a prominent artist and designer of the Arts and Crafts movement. The book was published in 1911 and contains a collection of Crane's essays, speeches, and lectures on the topics of art, craft, and social reform. The book is divided into three parts. The first part focuses on William Morris, a leading figure of the Arts and Crafts movement, and includes essays on Morris's life, work, and philosophy. The second part of the book contains lectures and essays on the art and craft movement as a whole, including discussions on the importance of craftsmanship, the relationship between art and industry, and the role of art in society. The final part of the book is devoted to the Commonweal, a socialist magazine founded by Morris in 1885. Crane's essays in this section explore the relationship between art, craft, and socialism, and argue for the importance of art as a tool for social reform.Overall, William Morris to Whistler is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Arts and Crafts movement, as well as the broader social and political context in which it emerged. Crane's insightful essays and speeches offer a unique perspective on the role of art and craft in shaping society, and provide a window into the intellectual and artistic world of turn-of-the-century Britain.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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