William Morris (1834-1896) was one of the greatest creative figures of
the 19th century. As a visionary designer, as well as a manufacturer,
writer, artist, and socialist activist, he pioneered the Arts and Crafts
movement of the Victorian era, and left an extraordinary influence on
architecture, textile, and interior design.
This richly illustrated book offers a suitably beautiful introduction to
Morris's colorful life and all aspects of his design work, including
interiors, tiles, embroidery, tapestries, carpets, and calligraphy.
Though best known in his lifetime as a poet and author, it is these
exquisite designs that secured Morris's posthumous reputation. As page
after page dazzles with their beautiful patterns and forms, we explore
the pioneering craftsmanship and natural motifs that inspired them, as
well as Morris's remarkable cultural legacy, through British textiles,
Bauhaus, and even modern environmentalism.
About the series
Born back in 1985, the Basic Art Series has evolved into the
best-selling art book collection ever published. Each book in TASCHEN's
Basic Architecture series features:
an introduction to the life and work of the architect
the major works in chronological order
information about the clients, architectural preconditions as well as
construction problems and resolutions
a list of all the selected works and a map indicating the locations of
the best and most famous buildings
approximately 120 illustrations (photographs, sketches, drafts, and
plans)
