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The Arts & Crafts Companion

The Arts & Crafts Companion

by PamelaTodd (Author)

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    Paperback 2008

    $4.25

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    Hardcover 2004

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Synopsis

Newly available in paperback, this comprehensive companion to the Arts and Crafts movement reviews its background, history, personalities and glorious products. The origins of the movement are identified and the inspiration of its founder, William Morris, craftsman, poet and social reformer is celebrated. Such key exponents as Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Frank Lloyd Wright and Gustav Stickley are considered in detail and information is provided on the distinguishing characteristics of each designers contribution. Illustrated with 300 meticulously researched images, this is a rich and invaluable general survey and an important work of reference for the collector.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 320
 Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published: 08 Sep 2008
ISBN 10: 0500287597
ISBN 13: 9780500287590
Book Overview: An invaluable survey on the background, history and personalities of the Arts and Crafts movement

Media Reviews
'Broad and magnificently illustrated ... an invaluable source of pictorial and biographical reference' - World of Interiors
'Essential reading for admirers of the style ... a real visual treasure' - Homes & Interiors
Author Bio
Pamela Todd has lectured at Tate Britain and the Victoria and Albert Museum on the subject of the Arts & Crafts Movement, and has written over twelve books, including The Impressionists' Table, Bloomsbury at Home, The Pre-Raphaelites at Home and The Arts & Crafts Companion. She lives in London.