- Paperback: 1 pages
- Publisher: Thames and Hudson (Nov 30 1999)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0500274975
- ISBN-13: 978-0500274972
- Product Dimensions: 25.2 x 22 x 0.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 662 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,220,773 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In a delightful and thorough investigation, London's Victoria and Albert Museum staffer Parry recalls the artistic genesis and glory of the Arts and Crafts movement's fabricmakers and their work. The author outlines the history of late 19th century England's textile industry, and shares her understanding of the atmosphere that gave rise to the Arts and Crafts Society 100 years ago. Like the patterns illustrated here, Parry spares no detail in tracing the artists whose work is associated with the movement. While, happily, many lesser-known designers are covered, lengthy analysis is given to C.F.A. Voysey, Lindsay Butterfield and George Haite, whose styles characterize the period. Research dazzles as the Society's exhibitions are recapped and their artistic importance discussed. In a nice touch, we see period photographs of the products in Victorian homes and learn how the public received them. Throughout, Parry displays consummate critical skills while leavening her discourse with enthusiastic appreciation of the fabrics and prints that decorated the Victorian world and now adorn these pages in 50 color plates.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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"'A lucid exposition... greatly enhanced by its catalogue of designers, craftsmen and institutions' - The Journal of the William Morris Society"
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Comprehensive book on textiles of arts and crafts movement,
This review is from: Textiles Of The Arts And Crafts Movement (Paperback)
Textiles of the Arts and Crafts MovementIf your interest is in the textiles of the Arts and Crafts movement in Great Britain, this is the book for you. It is comprehensive in its exploration of the subject, from well-known designers as Charles Rennie Mackintosh and William Morris to dozens of lesser-known designers and craftspeople. Linda Parry, the author, is on the staff of the Victoria and Albert Museum. The majority of examples of textiles in black and white and color were taken from this museum. Parry covers the history of the movement and the work shown in London by the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society. At the end of the book is an extensive catalog of designers, craftsmen, institutions and firms. There is also a long bibliography of books and catalogs if you want to explore this subject in depth.
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Comprehensive book on textiles of arts and crafts movement,
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This review is from: Textiles Of The Arts And Crafts Movement (Paperback)
Textiles of the Arts and Crafts MovementIf your interest is in the textiles of the Arts and Crafts movement in Great Britain, this is the book for you. It is comprehensive in its exploration of the subject, from well-known designers as Charles Rennie Mackintosh and William Morris to dozens of lesser-known designers and craftspeople. Linda Parry, the author, is on the staff of the Victoria and Albert Museum. The majority of examples of textiles in black and white and color were taken from this museum. Parry covers the history of the movement and the work shown in London by the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society. At the end of the book is an extensive catalog of designers, craftsmen, institutions and firms. There is also a long bibliography of books and catalogs if you want to explore this subject in depth. 26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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Scholarly text, but rewarding just for Oh How Pretty! appreciation,
By Esther Schindler - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Textiles Of The Arts And Crafts Movement (Paperback)
Even when I buy a coffee-table book, in which the primary attraction is visual rather than wordsmithing, I try to read the text. That's why it's taken me so long to review this book, which I've owned for about 6 months. The text is not bad; it's just dry and scholarly. That isn't actually a terrible thing here, since this book is, after all, about the textiles of the Arts & Crafts movement in the UK, focusing on the exhibitions between 1880 and 1920. It necessarily goes into detail about, say, the increase in the number of textile firms at the end of the 19th century. There's a whole section that's a catalog of the era's designers, craftsmen, institutions and firms, for instance. If you're a serious student of the history of the movement, you'll be thrilled. Me -- not so much.But that's perfectly okay, because I bought the book for its 153 illustrations, all of which are gorgeous. If you care about the designs from William Morris, CFA Voysey or Arthur Silver, you may have to wipe drool off your chin before it falls onto the book. The collection here -- all of which, I think, is represented from the Victoria and Albert Museum in London -- includes full color plates of the cloth patterns and embroidery, as well as some photos of the textiles in use (such as the Morris' bed at Kelmscot Manor). This is just gosh-durn PRETTY stuff, and well worth flipping through. It's positively inspiring for anyone contemplating authentic stencils, or embroidery, or (my excuse) quilting designs. 11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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Very comprehensive!,
By Kate H. - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Textiles Of The Arts And Crafts Movement (Paperback)
You'll only need to have this book on textiles of the Arts and Crafts Movement in your library - it's that good!
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