William Morris’s Flowers
William Morris’s Flowers by Rowan Bain is an illustrated gift book published by National Geographic Books on September 3, 2019. This 144-page volume explores the floral designs of William Morris, a prominent figure in the Arts and Crafts Movement, known for his advocacy of craftsmanship and his influence on decorative arts. The book highlights how flowers serve as a central motif in Morris’s work, showcasing a variety of his designs that reflect his deep appreciation for nature.
Readers will find a rich collection of Morris’s flower-based designs, with the text delving into their origins, including influences from his own gardens, historical herbals, and medieval manuscripts. The book features over one hundred color illustrations, providing a visual feast that complements the informative narrative. This edition offers insights into Morris’s artistic journey and the diverse inspirations behind his celebrated patterns, making it a valuable resource for those interested in art, design, and the natural world.
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A beautiful and informative gift book devoted to designs by William Morris that incorporate flowers—a central motif in his oeuvre and one that played a part in the majority of his designs.
The leading figure of the Arts and Crafts Movement, William Morris (1834–1896) is one of the best-known and most popular of all British designers. A passionate advocate of craftsmanship over mass production, he designed a huge variety of objects, but it is his spectacular carpet, fabric, and wallpaper patterns that have continued to capture the popular imagination and influence interior designers and the decorative arts. Around six hundred such designs are attributed to Morris, most of which are based on nature, including trees, plants, and flowers.
This beautifully designed, accessibly priced gift book offers a wealth of designs by Morris where flowers are the principal motif. The text traces the origins of Morris’s flower-based designs: his own gardens at the Red House in Kent; sixteenth- and seventeenth-century herbals; illuminated medieval manuscripts; late medieval and Renaissance tapestries; and the range of decorated objects, particularly from the Islamic world, that Morris studied at the South Kensington Museum, now the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Authored by Rowan Bain, senior curator at the William Morris Gallery, and lavishly illustrated with over one hundred color illustrations, William Morris’s Flowers will both inform and delight.
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